The Lost Diary of Samuel Pepys

In this gripping historical thriller, "Seething Lane," acclaimed author Jack Jewers explores the untold story of Samuel Pepys after he ostensibly stops writing at age 36. Set in the tumultuous summer of 1669, when England faces financial woes and rising tensions with the Dutch Republic, Pepys is reluctantly dispatched to Portsmouth to investigate a murder linked to corruption in the Royal Navy. Accompanied by his devoted assistant Will Hewer, Pepys navigates a web of deceit and intrigue, uncovering a plot that could have dire implications for the nation. With vivid period detail and a fast-paced narrative, Jewers breathes new life into the world of one of history's most fascinating figures.