A Scheming in Parliament

Evil lurks within Parliament as Sir Bertrand Thorndike takes on the challenging role of investigating corruption from within the House of Commons, guided by his induction into the enigmatic Theban Club. Meanwhile, Miss Philippa Cashel leads a thriving school for women in need, but when blackmail surfaces involving a close friend, she grapples with ethical dilemmas. As Bertie uncovers a perilous plot affecting vulnerable women, he and Philippa must unite to confront the looming threat to England's government while managing their reputations and burgeoning feelings for one another.