Kate Braithwaite

London 1678. Charles II is likely to die without a legitimate heir. His Catholic brother, James, is next in line to the throne. Across the country, fear of a return to Catholicism and its cruel persecution runs rife.

Fuelling the hysteria are rumours of a Catholic plot to assassinate the king. Orchestrated by Titus Oates, its validity seems confirmed when prominent magistrate, Sir Edmund Godfrey is brutally murdered and his body thrown into a ditch.

Nathaniel Thompson, close ally to the king, is certain Oates’ claims are a hoax. He is determined to expose Oates as the traitor he truly is.

But Nat’s convictions put him directly in sight of the conspirators. Those who will stop at nothing to spread fear and unrest.

Can he find allies willing to prove his case without losing his livelihood, his marriage... even his life?