The Continent, 1864: Two bomb attacks, three deaths. Clues to an elaborate assassination plot are intercepted in Paris and the authorities believe the assassin’s lair lies in Soho, London. Heloise Chancey, courtesan and professional detective, must go undercover to spy upon the nest of suspects and end their murderous conspiracy.

Meanwhile, her Chinese maid, Amah Li Leen finds herself trapped in a deadly nightmare of deceit and madness. Will she be able to escape before time runs out?

Danger keeps Heloise close company as she hunts evil down to its devilish source.

'Fans of Carole Nelson Douglas’s Irene Adler series will be pleased' Publishers Weekly

'Victorian atmosphere abounds in a twisty, exciting tale of danger and lost love' Kirkus

'A terrific adventure' Northern Reader

BOOKS BY M.J. TJIA

She Be Damned

A Necessary Murder

The Death of Me