TERRIBLE DISCOVERY. Being close to Charles II is dangerous: one wrong step could lead to disgrace, exile, or even death. The struggle for the throne in England is intensifying, and Lord Clarendon is in peril when a dead body is found in his home. James Marwood is tasked with investigating the case—which must remain secret. However, he has reason to believe his cousin, Catherine Lovett, may be the murderer. Marwood is convinced of her innocence and sets out to find the true killer, but time is running out, and he risks the king’s reputation if he makes a mistake.