<p>As the nineteenth century draws to a close, a grateful nation prepares to celebrate its sovereign's long reign. </p><p>Meanwhile, a traitor at the heart of the establishment is working in the interests of a foreign power to shake the very foundations of the British Empire and Verity Mallard and private detective George Benson soon find themselves enmeshed in the machinations of hostile forces. </p><p><strong><em>While Irish revolutionaries and agents of Imperial Germany pursue twin plots to strike at the pinnacle of the British state, Verity and George team up once again in a race against time to protect the realm. </em></strong></p><p><strong><em>The thrilling third instalment of the Mallard Melodramas.</em></strong></p>