Secrets in the Crown

In November 1888, London was shrouded in late autumn fog. Irene Adler, the legendary woman who retired from the opera stage and became a consultant to high society, received a commission from the royal family: the royal ring worn by the Queen when she ascended the throne was stolen from the secret room of Buckingham Palace. This was not just an ordinary theft. The lock on the secret room door was intact, a mysterious white rose was left at the scene, and confidential documents involving the succession of the throne were hidden in the base of the ring. What makes Irene even more uneasy is that this case seems to be somehow related to her past in Milan in 1885. As the investigation deepens, Eileen discovers that there is a huge conspiracy hidden behind the case: German forces are trying to influence the succession of the British throne, the Duchess of Connaught may be an insider, and Lord Blackwood, who confronted her in the first volume, is standing in the shadows and manipulating everything. Faced with threats from Blackwood, secrets from the past being unearthed, and clients alienating her, Erin must choose between protecting herself or uncovering the truth. As the shadow of the crown falls, can she conquer the darkness again?