The Widows Guild: A Francis Bacon Mystery

In London, 1588, amidst the turmoil of the Armada crisis, Francis Bacon is tasked by the Andromache Society, a guild of widows led by his strong-willed aunt, to investigate a series of murders targeting Catholics. With the help of his assistants, Thomas Clarady and Lady Alice Trumpington, Bacon faces challenges as they navigate personal struggles, track a mysterious poison, and uncover a web of crimes motivated by patriotism, greed, and potential madness. This gripping historical mystery was longlisted for the 2017 Historical Novel Society Award.