The Bedlam Stacks

Set against the enchanting backdrop of uncharted Peru, this historical novel follows Merrick Tremayne, a troubled explorer dispatched to the mysterious town of Bedlam in 1859. Tasked with retrieving cinchona cuttings—the vital source of quinine for treating malaria—Tremayne uncovers unsettling legends surrounding a priest named Raphael and must confront the legacy of his forbearers. As he navigates the dangers of the forest and the secrets of the town, he realizes that the expedition will uncover far more than he bargained for.