In this captivating first chapter, we uncover the dramatic tale of Dr. Wilmore, a physician of the old school, trained in the remedies of the renowned Dr. Nicholas Culpeper. On Midsummer Day in 1700, while traveling back from Bromsgrove Fair to Redditch, Dr. Wilmore is ambushed by two masked highwaymen. Stripped of his earnings, humiliated, and forced to endure their twisted sense of justice by swallowing his own concoctions, he is left bound and tormented in a bed of nettles.

But Dr. Wilmore is not a man to suffer in silence. Rescued by a kind-hearted farmer, he begins to piece together the identity of one of his assailants—a gentleman of standing shielded by wealth and influence. Unable to rely on the law, Dr. Wilmore swears to take matters into his own hands. Join us as we explore his diary, detailing his chilling resolve for revenge, and delve into the perilous roads and dark intrigues of 18th-century England.

Will justice prevail, or will vengeance consume him? Tune in to this thrilling tale of betrayal, resilience, and retribution.