The Cardinal Moth

In an opulent London salon drenched in exotic blossoms, Sir Clement Frobisher entertains guests amid a riot of coloured orchids that seem to glow like stars in a violet mist. The baronet’s flamboyant taste for rare flowers masks a cold, calculating mind; his wealth, earned through dubious diplomatic dealings, fuels a world where generosity is a rare currency. As he swirls Rhine wine from a delicate Bohemian glass, the atmosphere is thick with the perfume of intrigue and the faint hum of Piccadilly’s traffic beyond the glass doors.

Against this lavish backdrop, a circle of aristocrats and opportunists gathers for a dinner that promises more than fine dining. Whispers of old scandals, hidden motives, and the enigmatic “Cardinal Moth” begin to surface, hinting at a web of deception that could unravel Sir Clement’s carefully constructed empire. Listeners will be drawn into a game of social chess, where each move may reveal a clue—or a deadly consequence.