In the spring of 1812, Lucy Derrick is in a miserable condition, trapped in the home of an uncaring uncle. Her prospects begin to change when she discovers an innate talent for magic--which soon attracts the attention of many unsavory and dangerous characters as well. Liss transports readers to an England on the verge of the Industrial Revolution ably, and has crafted a formidable heroine.  While not quite his best work, this effort remains engaging.

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Benjamin Weaver finds himself in a precarious position: do the bidding of a stranger who has gained control over the finances of his closest friends and family, or watch those dearest to him suffer ruin or imprisonment. Set in England of 1722, Weaver rails against a conflict between the British Crown, the East India Trading Company, and other mysterious forces. Liss smartly builds tension, has crafted a strong protagonist, and unfolds the plot smoothly. Quite enjoyable.

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Framed for a crime he did not commit, Benjamin Weaver must navigate the treacherous political waters of 18th-century London in an effort to clear his name and bring those truly responsible to justice. Weaver, a former boxer turned bounty hunter, is sharp with his mind and—when necessary—his fists as well. Liss captures the subtleties of English life without being shackled by the time period, and has created yet another satisfying piece of historical fiction.

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Here marks our first introduction to Benjamin Weaver, thief turned boxer turned bounty hunter and private investigator in England of the 1700s. When confronted with the possibility that his father’s death was not the accident it appeared to be, Weaver begins an inquiry that pushes him to the limits of logic and endurance. Fortunately, Liss hasn’t pushed his readers in a similar manner, instead providing an often entertaining cast of characters and work of historical fiction.  

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