Immerse yourself in a tale of sickness and evil in this atmospheric historical drama full of intrigue, hidden truths, and betrayal.Some secrets refuse to remain buried... and some betrayals can never be undone.England, 1815In the shadow of Waterloo's aftermath, the forgotten village of Wickbury finds itself within the grasp of evil.A deadly plague is spreading through the streets, and whispers speak of a rare and unproven flower as the only hope for salvation. While desperation grows, darker things take root-secrets, rivalries, and the stirrings of forbidden love start to bloom.French spy and Bonapartist Jean-Luc Beaumont finds himself drawn to Catherine Ashfort, a woman hiding from a past she's sworn to forget. In the village we meet the headstrong Eloise Evans, who dares to dream of a life society denies her, while Edward Hastings finds himself torn between duty and love.Past and present collide and old wounds reopen, and the fate of Wickbury may rest not only on a cure, but on the courage of those who dare to defy what is expected.