The Secret of Chimneys
A high-society caper of blackmail, bullets, and Balkan politics.

A perilous manuscript. A murdered blackmailer. A political conspiracy that could ignite all of Europe.When happy-go-lucky adventurer Anthony Cade agrees to deliver a set of highly explosive political memoirs and a packet of blackmail letters to London, he expects a quick and easy payday. Instead, he steps off the boat and straight into the crosshairs of ruthless foreign assassins, panic-stricken British diplomats, and underground secret societies. At the center of the gathering storm is the glamorous Virginia Revel, a fiercely independent widow who returns home from a social outing to find a dead body parked in her armchair.With a royal restoration hanging by a thread and lucrative oil concessions on the line, the paths of spies, statesmen, and scoundrels converge on the sprawling, aristocratic country estate of Chimneys. In a breakneck race against time, Anthony and Virginia must join forces to unravel a tangled web of lies, hidden identities, and lethal motives before the killers can strike again.Brimming with razor-sharp wit, unforgettable characters, and brilliant twists at every turn, The Secret of Chimneys is a masterful blend of cozy mystery and international thriller that will keep you guessing until the very final page is turned.