


great beginning to a new series!Lists and cats, opium wars, treason and disruption.This novel has it all, tension permeates every situation along with lightning dashes of humour.In eight years Lady Judith Worth has gone from sunny lady assured of her place in the world to a woman who struggles to survive, ensuring her brother and sister have a roof over their heads, china that if not matching, is at least not cracked-and plans for her siblings future.Judith is a gem of a character, unusual in her mechanical interests and quirky substitute words for swearing.
