The Custom House Murders

In this gripping installment of the Captain Lacey Regency Mysteries series, Captain Lacey receives a mysterious package containing a single chess piece—a white queen—that entangles him further in the treacherous underworld of London. As he strives to help an old army friend suspected of smuggling and murder, Lacey finds himself caught in a dangerous rivalry between James Denis and his adversaries. With only his wits and memories to rely on, Lacey must navigate dark schemes to protect himself and his family from impending peril.