Following on from The Notetakers, Burning Down the House continues the gripping story of spies, divided loyalties and deceit in a city moving ever closer to rebellion. Preparations by the German High Command to smuggle 20,000 rifles to support the rebellion are gathering pace. Racked with guilt over the fire that killed his childhood sweetheart Sean Maguire reluctantly returns to Monto and the clutches of the notorious Edy Barrett.”