The Captain's Table

Set in London in 1875, this story follows Bella Wallis, a secret bestselling novelist who exposes villains through her writing under a male pseudonym, and her network of useful allies, including a potential spy and a fixer. When Philip Westland seeks her help with a complicated love triangle involving stolen pearls and inheritance disputes, Bella must navigate dangerous mysteries and her own romantic interests. As she unravels layers of deception, her daring investigations threaten her safety and inspire a new Henry Ellis Margam novel.