A Traitor in London

"A Traitor in London" by Fergus Hume is a gripping mystery from the 1800s where Captain Harold Burton finds himself tangled in drama involving love, money, and secret political plots, all while trying to marry Brenda Scarse against his cousin's wishes. The story kicks off with a heated argument between Harold and his cousin Gilbert, who controls Harold's inheritance, about Harold's desire to marry Brenda, resulting in Gilbert cutting him off financially. Soon after, a clandestine meeting between Harold and Brenda in the woods takes a turn for the worse when a storm rolls in and strange things start happening, culminating in the discovery of Gilbert's body after a gunshot. As Harold and Brenda work together to clear their names, they find themselves in a dangerous situation, uncovering secrets about Brenda's father and realizing the stakes are higher than just their relationship.