Thomas Finbow is more than just a humble falconer, in the service of Sir Robert Vicary and Lady Margaret. He is a widowed father, a skilled ex-soldier and tenacious hunter.
Far from the court and corruption of London, Thomas resides in the picturesque Berkshire Downs.
All is as it should be until Lady Margaret’s loathsome brother is found murdered.
To distract from her mourning, Lady Margaret travels to London, in search of gryfalcons, with Thomas accompanying her. However, when they reach the city things take a dark turn. Secrets begin to unravel and it becomes clear that the murder of Lady Margaret’s brother is only a small piece of a greater puzzle.
Once Thomas starts to put the pieces together, he realises that he, and his Mistress, are in grave danger.
With a target on his back, Thomas must come face to face with some of London’s most fearsome criminals. Chasing the truth at all costs, the falconer’s wits and strength are put to the test.
A tale of murder, lust and courage, Thomas Finbow must reveal secrets of the past in order to make sense of the present.