The latest in Charles OBriens acclaimed French Revolution series- On a trip from Paris to London in October 1789 Anne Cartier learns that her rich young deaf friend, Janice Parker, has almost been murdered. With Dick Burton, retired Bow Street officer, Anne searches for the perpetrators in London, Bath and Bristol. She discovers members of Amelias family are involved in a faltering smuggling ring and covet her money. Murders are planned.