The Trade Secret

Set in Elizabethan England during a vibrant era of trade and art, the story follows young Nat Bramble and poet Darius Nouredini as they embark on an adventurous quest for a secret oil well beneath the Temple of Mithras in Persia. Their journey ignites a series of events that entangles Nat in a fierce conflict between the monarchy and emerging corporations in London. The narrative blends espionage and intrigue while exploring the impactful forces of capitalism and corporate power.