Chapter One

July, London

The note had been uncharacteristically enigmatic.

Your Grace,

I have crucial information concerning Our Business. While not as satisfactory as we might have hoped, it certainly represents progress. Allow me to wait upon you at your home in London on the third of this month – which I believe is the day before you depart for Bath – at ten o’ clock.

Your Obedient Servant,

Mr. Seeker