Crucible of Secrets by S.G. MacLean

Crucible of Secrets is a historical mystery novel written by S.G. MacLean and is part of the Alexander Seaton series. Set in 17th-century Scotland, the book follows the intellectual and atmospheric investigations of its protagonist, Alexander Seaton.

The series is published by Quercus, a prominent British publishing house founded in 2004. The brand and content originated in the United Kingdom, where the author is based and where the historical setting of the novels takes place. Quercus was acquired in 2014 by Hachette UK, a division of the Hachette Livre group.

Hachette Livre is a global publishing powerhouse headquartered in France and is a subsidiary of the Lagardère Group. Most copies of these novels sold in the UK and Ireland are printed and bound in the United Kingdom, though global distribution may involve printing in other regions to serve local markets.