Researching a biography of the composer Franz Liszt Phineas Fox uncovers evidence of a brutal murder and finds his own life in dangerMusic researcher Phineas Fox has been enjoying his latest commission gathering background material for a biography of Franz Liszt But although he has as anticipated uncovered plenty of scandal in the 19th century composers past matters take a decidedly unexpected turn when his investigations lead to Linklighters a newlyopened Soho restaurant built on the site of an old Victorian music hall and unearth evidence of a possible murder involving the notorious music hall performer known as ScaramelJust what was Liszts connection to Scaramel and through her to the infamous Victorian serial killer Jack the Ripper As he delves further Phins enquiries uncover clues to a fascinating and extraordinary story and plunge his own life into jeopardy