In the Lion’s Den: The House of Falconer Audiobook (Free)

Through the bestselling writer of A Woman of Substance, a page-turning epic Victorian historical family saga.

London 1889: Victorian London is a place of wealth, privilege and poverty, a city of extremes. For James Falconer, who grew up being a barrow son on a London market, it really is a town of opportunity.

Working his way up Henry Malvern’s trading firm in Piccadilly, James faces fraud and betrayal. A brutal rivalry builds up with Henry’s little girl and heir Alexis – but their animosity masks a robust attraction.

Getting into a love affair with the child of Russian émigrés, James’s existence begins to transform. But mainly because treachery and risk threaten, a magic formula comes to light that may change his existence forever. Adam must decide where his future is situated – with Henry Malvern or following his own fantasy…

Gripping, dramatic and bringing the Britain of Queen Victoria and the British Empire vividly alive, In the Lion’s Den is a sweeping historical epic in one of our finest storytellers, creator of A FEMALE of Substance.