Taboo

After being presumed dead, James Delaney resurfaces in London seeking revenge for the death of his father and to inherit the family shipping empire, which threatens the ambitions of his half-sister.

Despite Delaney's return to London setting tongues wagging, he enlists allies in his quest to reclaim his legacy. An unexpected arrival at the reading of the will disrupts his plans.

Delaney receives medical help from an unexpected source. The East India Company turns its attentions to Delaney's new ally, Lorna.

The plot against Delaney puts Lorna in danger. Delaney enlists help for a scheme of his own, and an invitation to an opulent ball leads to unexpected consequences.

A duel at dawn takes a surprising turn. Zilpha is met with darkness. The East India Company is under investigation. Delaney faces a race against time to keep his plot a secret.

When his plot is betrayed and Zilpha takes drastic action against her husband, Delaney faces chaos. Things are complicated further by a family revelation and the desperate East India Company.

A tragic event leads to the betrayal of Delaney, who must use all of his wits and strength to salvage his plans.

Delaney delivers an ultimatum, and arrangements for immediate departure begin. Sir Strange has a final ace to play.