"Abramm's coronation is still underway, and rival leaders are plotting their return to power. Will Abramm hold onto victory, or will his enemies succeed in destroying his beloved realm?"--Provided by publisher.

Coronation Day, 1902. Charles and Kate Sheridan are pleased to be at the crowning of their king. But when an anarchist accidentally blows himself up with a bomb meant for their monarch, Charles and Kate turn up a number of intriguing—and disturbing—questions. For example, what is mysterious, beautiful Charlotte Conway—editor of the anarchist newspaper where the dead man was employed—doing in the arms of expatriate author Jack London?