Kickstarting her career in the City of Lights, intrepid reporter Charlotte 'Charlie' James never anticipated that her quest for a riveting story would entangle her in a web of espionage and intrigue. Paris, 1938: a world brimming with jazz, couture, and high society's dark underbelly. At the prestigious Circus Ball, what begins as an opportunity to mingle with the Parisian elite turns sinister with a shocking murder. Tasked with unraveling the truth, Charlie navigates treacherous social waters, finding allies and adversaries among lords and ladies alike. But the deeper she delves, the more personal the stakes become, as Charlie unearths secrets that threaten her very identity.