An Ominous Explosion

Beatrice, Duchess of Kesgrave, navigates the bustling city of London, where she remains skeptical of the notion that every death is part of a grand conspiracy. While she acknowledges the tragic accident that claimed Peter Huzza, a victim of a steam engine explosion, she recognizes that not all fatalities stem from foul play. The story explores themes of skepticism and the dangers of industrial progress, set against the backdrop of a city filled with both intrigue and the mundane realities of life and death.