Theft of Life

Set in London in 1785, this historical thriller follows Harriet Westerman and Gabriel Crowther as they investigate the mysterious death of a former West Indies planter, initially blamed on a runaway slave. The event not only impacts the lives of those involved, like Francis Glass, a freed slave turned bookseller, and William Geddings, a senior footman, but also forces Harriet to confront the troubling realities of the slave trade and its deep connections to Britain's wealth. As they uncover the secrets of London's slave owners, they discover a web of alliances that highlights the lengths some will go to protect their reputations, while others face the consequences of unforgivable acts.