A powerful politician dies at an elegant dinner party. But was it murder? And if so, who wanted him dead? When a prominent Member of Parliament collapses during a private dinner attended by London's elite, his personal physician swiftly attributes the death to a weak heart. But Detective Inspector Sebastian Bell isn't convinced. Suspecting political assassination by poison, he calls on his wife, Gemma, to help investigate. The two soon find themselves navigating treacherous corridors of power, where every guest at that fatal dinner has secrets to hide. But as they delve deeper into the dead man's life, the evidence begins to tell a curious story. The killer's motive may not be political ambition—but something far more personal and devastating. With powerful forces working to bury the truth and close the case, Gemma and Sebastian must risk everything to expose a murderer who believes they are above the law. But in a world where reputation is currency and scandal can destroy lives, how far will the guilty go to protect themselves? A suspenseful Victorian mystery full of of power, poison, and deadly secrets, perfect for fans of Andrea Penrose, Anna Lee Huber, and the Lady Sherlock mysteries.