London, 1899. Daniel Wilson and Abigail Fenton, the museum detectives, arecalled upon to investigate a bizarre murder at the White Tower, the heart ofthe Tower of London. The dead body of a Yeoman is found inside a suit ofarmour belonging to Henry VIII, having been run through with a sword.When details of this suspicious outrage are reported to the Prince of Wales, hefears this may be an expression of Republican unrest and calls upon Wilsonand Fenton to investigate further. As their inquiries proceed, Wilson and Fenton learn about the long and bloodyhistory of the Tower of London, unlocking hidden secrets at the heart of themysterious deaths ...