Betrayal

Set against the backdrop of the harsh winter of 1648, Mercy Bennington and her community face the aftermath of a devastating flood while fending off land-grabbing speculators. With the local magnate's empty promises, Mercy's brother Tom seeks to recover an ancient charter that could secure their rights to the common land. As he navigates the dangers of London, he must race against time and enemies determined to thwart his mission, all while grappling with the challenges of his own disability.