This author delves into historical themes, particularly modern history, leveraging their background to construct detailed and accurate novel settings. Their writing approach evolved from an academic career, allowing for a precise exploration of the past. They possess a keen interest in literature, theatre, and art, which informs their refined prose. Their current work focuses on crafting narratives rich with historical context.
The year is 1962. Anthony Fernard is a civil servant with a minor but responsible position in the Home Office. He has a steady job and a reasonably happy home life. His run of the mill routine is enlivened by a mild entanglement with a young woman and a tendency to do things his own way at work, whatever the official line...
Luca Morenelli is an Italian cafe owner in London interned by the British at the outbreak of war who, aboutto be sent to Canada, escapes and plans to hide in Ireland until the war is over...
As the Second World War nears its end, the great economist John Maynard Keynes is at the peak of his career, despite failing health, and is seeking to establish a new international financial and currency regime for the post-war future.
April, 1944. A man is waiting to assassinate a prominent figure. He is not motivated by revenge or profit but by his belief that this one act of violence will save many lives and secure a greater peace for the whole of Europe.