The discovery of an abandoned Spanish merchant ship off the coast of America plunges the Ludlows into a farreaching conspiracy fueled by jealousy ambition and nationalistic fervor. The Bucephalas lies trapped under the gaping muzzles of the 32pounder Spanish guns of New Orleans harbor fort. It quickly becomes clear that the corridors of the governors residence are just as busy with treachery doubleddealing and murder as the back alleys of the sweltering city outside. show more