In this sequel to 'The Ratking (2013)' Sara excitedly visits restoration London with her husband, Edward. But plague, fire and the unwanted attentions of Edward's repulsive cousin Beecroft force her back to Northumberland where she faces even greater perils than those from which she has fled. In this compelling page turner, Northumbrian author D. A Matthews weaves a tale of cunning, intrigue, deceit and superstition which is finally resolved in a denouement as surprising and unexpected as it is ingenious.