Florence, 1677. While Sam assumes a new identity as part of his mother's Cardinale family, Raphael introduces his new family to his Florentine one, only to unearth life-changing revelations.
Meanwhile in London, Noah seeks revenge on those behind the attempt on Sam's life, and Susannah unwittingly confirms to the Duke of Monmouth that Sam is alive.
Will Raphael finally discover why his father seems to despise him, and can Susannah face her worst fears?
For Sam, Florence offers safety after his brush with death in Jamaica... but are his enemies already closing in?
A riveting historical mystery set in 17th century Europe, A Slave To Kings is the third novel in Dodie Bishop's 'Silence And Shadows' series.