The twisted root

In Victorian England, private investigator William Monk is drawn into a perplexing case when young Lucius Stourbridge's fiancée, Mariam Gardiner, vanishes from a croquet party. The mystery deepens with the discovery of a murdered coachman and Mariam's subsequent arrest. As Monk and his allies delve into the lives of Mariam and her enigmatic guardian, Cleo Anderson, a web of blackmail and hidden pasts unravels, leading to further murders and a gripping courtroom drama that exposes the social intricacies of the era.