The Yellow Flag: A Novel. Volume 2 (of 3)

A rainy London road becomes the backdrop for an uneasy encounter between Doctor Haughton and his impulsive friend, Mr. Broadbent. When they discover a dead man bearing two names—Calverley and Claxton—they are thrust into a delicate task of moving the body and keeping a secret that could shatter lives. Their careful instructions to a coachman hint at the social proprieties that bind them, even as curiosity gnaws at the edges of their professionalism.

The conversation quickly turns to the woman at the center of the mystery, a young and striking figure whose marriage may be built on deception. Both men grapple with the weight of delivering painful news to families who trust them, while wrestling with their own sense of duty versus compassion. As they set off for Great Walpole Street, the stage is set for a tangled investigation into identity, betrayal, and the quiet heroism of those who carry the truth.