I wish I could rate this book higher. The historical context was very interesting but the writing style was a little difficult to navigate. This is book 3 of the series and definitely not a standalone, which could have added to my confusion since I did not read 1 or 2 before.

Will have to revisit once I get prior books under my belt.

Set at the time of the Williamite wars against King James, the master of Melksham Hall has lost his trusty steward. At the same time his son Nicholas is fighting with the Jacobites in Ireland, unaware of what is waiting back home and forced to spy for the Jacobites. Whilst the story was good I did find it confusing at times to follow. Thank you to the author and publisher for the Advance Reader copy for which I have given my honest opinion.