"Death will come da capo, suddenly silent, and you will not hear your final applause. Fail us, and you die."
Blackmail, a looming death threat, and the grandeur of an opera.The Clearwater Foundation prepares to make its debut with an extravagant charity gala hosted at the Royal Opera House. Amid the glitz and glamour, Archer's longstanding friend, Cadwell Roxton, is set to take centre stage. However, Roxton harbours a perilous secret—one that could cost him his life during his performance unless he exposes Lord Clearwater's hidden truth about his sexuality.
Silas, Archer's beloved, joins forces with the newly arrived footman, James, in a covert mission to unravel the enigma and safeguard Roxton, the opera's success, and the viscount's standing—all while evading suspicion. With merely three days left before the gala, a high-stakes race against time unfolds, whisking us from the shadowy depths of Cleaver Street's notorious brothel to the majestic Royal Opera House. The culmination promises a thrilling blend of romance, liberty, and lives hanging in the balance.
Meanwhile, lurking in the background, both old and newfound adversaries conspire to engineer Lord Clearwater's ultimate downfall.
"Unspeakable Acts," the third instalment in the Clearwater Mysteries, picks up the narrative from "Twisted Tracks." For an optimal experience, we recommend reading the series chronologically.
An Amazon review raves, "Another captivating instalment in the Victorian-era world of 1888 England, replete with entertainment, intricately woven plots, and heart-pounding action. Jackson Marsh has me completely engrossed!"
Genre: Historical
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