"No. 101"

Set in the restless winter of 1745, a seasoned secretary in London uncovers a baffling cipher marked “No. 101.” The encrypted dispatch, freshly decoded, reveals France’s covert negotiations with the Jacobite rebels—a revelation that could tip the balance of power across Europe. As he wrestles with the mystery of the hidden informant, the promise of a secret that could shatter kingdoms draws him deeper into a world of intrigue and dangerous curiosity.

Across the Channel, a hopeful huntress, a daring grisaine, and a beardless chevalier become entangled in the same shadowy game, each hiding their own motives while the cipher’s author remains an unseen puppet master. Romance blossoms amid whispered meetings in Versailles salons and smoky taverns, while loyalties are tested by the ever‑present threat of betrayal. Listeners will be swept along a tapestry of historical detail, coded messages, and the timeless allure of love caught in the crossfire of espionage.