Suffer the Little Children: The Chronicles of Christoval Alvarez, Volume 5

Set in Elizabethan London, this story explores the perilous lives of children caught in a dangerous societal web, including a kidnapped heiress whose disappearance prompts a wide-ranging investigation. As various characters from actors to beggars become involved, the narrative weaves together themes of political intrigue, safety, and the looming threat of violence against the Queen. With tensions mounting at Seething Lane and across the city, the plot hints at a critical confrontation scheduled at Whitehall Palace.