A Factory of Cunning

Set against the backdrop of late eighteenth-century England, the story follows the enigmatic Mrs. Fox, who escapes a scandalous past in France to reinvent herself in London. Engaging in a fierce battle of wits with Earl Much, a similarly notorious aristocrat, their clash unveils a world filled with corrupt lords, wronged maidens, and unscrupulous clergymen. The narrative navigates between bawdy houses and country estates, blending high comedy with serious themes of revenge and intrigue in a vibrant exploration of societal norms and personal ambition.