The Crown Jewels Murders

Only a madman – and Colonel Blood – would dream of stealing England's Crown Jewels.The crown, orb and sceptre are not merely priceless treasures, but symbolic of the monarch's omnipotence. Lose them, and the kingdom may follow.Commissioned to foil Blood's audacious plot by Charles II himself, Abigail Harcourt and Jacob Standish are no longer merely Samuel Pepys's inquisitors – they are the King's inquisitors.And the burden weighs heavy.Aided by the brash and dashing Edward Burke – His Majesty's personal spymaster – Abby and Jacob must trawl the maze of secrets within London's indomitable Tower, seeking Blood and his accomplice.But who could that be, when all are suspects, with politics, power and unimaginable wealth the motive? Make no mistake…There will be Blood.The Crown Jewels Murders continues the Samuel Pepys Mysteries, historical mysteries steeped in period colour and brimming with fiendish whodunits. Step back into Pepys's London – once you do, you won't want to leave.