In 1905 London, where glittering wealth collides with political unrest, Flora Maguire faces her most personal mystery yet.

When a body is found on a train bound for Paddington and her beloved charge Viscount Edward Trent is accused of murder, Flora refuses to leave his fate in the hands of the police.

Teaming up with her husband Bunny, Flora dives into a murky underworld of spies, communists, and fraudsters. And with the police surer than ever that Edward is their murderer, Flora must work fast to keep him safe.

With the clock ticking and the police closing in, Flora must unearth the real killer before it’s too late.

A gripping, unputdownable cosy mystery, perfect for fans of T.E. Kinsey, Verity Bright, and Helena Dixon.

Previously published as 'The Bloomsbury Affair'.

Anita Davison is a cosy crime writer with a penchant for all things historical. She now lives in the beautiful Cotswolds, the backdrop for her Flora Maquire mysteries.