Researching a biography of the composer Franz Liszt Phineas Fox uncovers evidence of a brutal murder and finds his own life in danger.Music 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 Scaramel.Just 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.