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England revels in victory, yet whispers of treason linger like a poisonous bloom. Beneath the opulent facade of Harrington Manor, a conspiracy unfolds, as intricate and deadly as the exotic plants gracing its gardens. Lady Victoria Standish, a botanist with a secret mission for the Crown, arrives to decipher coded messages hidden within the floral arrangements. But the manor’s enigmatic gardener, Thomas Cartwright, holds a dark knowledge of botanical poisons, blurring the line between ally and enemy.

As Victoria unravels the plot to poison England's food supply, a dangerous attraction blossoms between her and Cartwright. Their shared passion for the natural world draws them closer, even as their secrets threaten to unravel the fragile trust between them. Meanwhile, a young kitchen maid, Eliza Chapman, stumbles upon her own dangerous discoveries, unknowingly mirroring Victoria’s investigation and placing herself in the crosshairs of the conspirators.

Navigating the treacherous currents of courtly intrigue, Victoria uncovers a web of deceit that reaches the highest levels of society. The Midsummer Eve ball, set amidst the intoxicating beauty of Harrington’s gardens, becomes a stage for a deadly game of cat and mouse. With time running out, Victoria must expose the conspiracy before it’s too late, even if it means risking the life of the man who holds the key to both her heart and the nation’s survival.

Amidst a kaleidoscope of silks and secrets, every bloom carries the potential for exquisite beauty or devastating poison. As the truth blossoms, Victoria confronts a betrayal far deeper than she could have imagined, one that will forever change her perception of duty, desire, and the delicate balance of power.

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E-bog: 19. november 2024