Samuel Pepys, a renowned Admiralty official, concealed a scandalous private life, marked by infidelity and theft. Accused of embezzling Navy funds in 1679, Pepys' diaries hold the key to his innocence or guilt, threatening to ruin his reputation. Will he risk exposure by revealing his secrets, or face execution?
The Private Life of Samuel Pepys
Samuel Pepys, a respected Admiralty official, hid a tumultuous personal life behind his dignified public image. When he was put on trial for embezzling naval funds in 1679, his diaries held the power to clear his name and reveal his secret relationships.
