The Invisible Exchange

Matthew Edgworth is a man on the margins of society who is shaken by his encounters with the occult and challenged by his dealings with four powerful women. He is employed by Viscount Rochester as a spy and fixer, but a servant with a store of secrets is a dangerous threat. He is trapped in a scandalous intrigue that goes to the heart of the Jacobean court and will be hanged for murder unless he can succeed in one final deadly deception. The Invisible Exchange is a dangerous and darkly humorous view from the Jacobean underworld of Frances Howards affair with Viscount Rochester and the strange murder of Sir Thomas Overbury.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 456 pages
Publication date: 28 July 2022
Publisher: Troubador Publishing

Matthew Edgworth is a man who exists on the fringes of society, displaying a mischievous nature both within and outside of it. However, this hardened rogue is deeply affected by his encounters with the occult and finds himself pushed to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery.

Matthew serves as a spy and a fixer for Viscount Rochester, aiding in his secret affair with Frances Howard. However, his possession of a wealth of secrets poses a significant threat. When Frances becomes intrigued by Matthew's unique abilities, he believes he can serve both her and his masters. However, he soon realizes that Frances is just as ruthless as he is.

Trapped in a scandalous intrigue that reaches the very core of the Jacobean court, Matthew finds himself facing the imminent threat of execution for murder. Unless he can successfully execute one final deadly deception, his fate is sealed.

The Invisible Exchange offers a perilous and darkly humorous perspective from the underworld of Jacobean society, delving into one of the most scandalous affairs of the Jacobean era: Frances Howard's relationship with Viscount Rochester and the mysterious murder of Sir Thomas Overbury while he was imprisoned in the Tower of London. The author vividly portrays every facet of London life, encompassing taverns, brothels, gambling dens, prisons, grand houses, and palaces of the court and aristocracy. The portrayal is captivating and compelling, drawing the reader into the intricate world of 16th-century London.

Weight: 458g
Dimension: 128 x 198 x 39 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803132105