Defend and Betray

Description

When esteemed General Thaddeus Carlyon dies in what appears to be a freak accident, his beautiful widow, Alexandra, shocks Victorian society by confessing to his murder. Inquiry agent William Monk is drawn into the investigation, where conflicting evidence, buried grievances, and powerful social connections make the truth increasingly difficult to uncover. As the case exposes the era’s rigid class divisions, the abuse of legal authority, and the vulnerability of women trapped in violent marriages, Monk must determine whether Alexandra is a murderer, a protector, or a pawn. Rich in psychological tension and meticulously evoking Victorian London, this historical mystery explores justice, loyalty, and the dangerous cost of defending those whom society has already condemned.