About the Book

The fifth part of the acclaimed William Dougal crime series, from the bestselling author of The American Boy and The Ashes of London.

Rod Lorton wants revenge. After his wife’s death, he discovers unsavoury truths about her and her former employer, PR chief Ivor Newley.

Called in to investigate Lorton’s new-found enemy, private detective William Dougal uncovers a weakness to exploit: Newley’s rare collection of coins, coins that would leave Newley susceptible to blackmail if the collection were to disappear . . .