Ruthless — Sorcha MacMurrough

Alistair Grant prides himself on being an incorruptible barrister who defends those who need it most, even if it means running afoul of the Tory Government. Suddenly he finds himself a criminal on the run, falsely accused of murdering his client in Newgate Prison.

The only witness to the crime is a handsome young man who gives him a lovely miniature of the most beautiful woman Alistair has ever seen, and sends him to The Three Bells tavern and brothel.

Viola Morrison, an impoverished gentlewoman, lives in a secret room in the brothel, hidden there by her brother Sebastian, who fears his dubious business associates would be even more of a danger to her than the ladies of the evening.

When Alistair comes to seek Viola, she is determined to help the attractive barrister discover the truth about who really killed his client.

When Alistair's house and office go up in flames, Viola and her mysterious friend George realize there is far more at stake than simply bringing a murderer to justice...