In this second novel in the series, we are a few months past the fire and London is rebuilding. Most of the detritus is gone and the Fire Court is the center of everyone's attention. The court was established by the King to sort through the conflicting claims of all those with any interest in the city's real estate. The lot lines are uncertain, and the rights of the freehold are in conflict with those of the tenants. There is no insurance and no real law on the topic. The court's purpose is to encourage and find for those who can build the fastest. Against this background, Marwood and Lovett look into the murder of a widow with a valuable lease. This series is a fun absorption in a far away place and time.
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