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Secret Royal Leamington Spa explores the lesser-known history of the town of Leamington Spa through a fascinating selection of stories, unusual facts and attractive photographs.

The story revolves around Otto Wagner's unexpected legacy, a vast estate in Southern Bavaria bequeathed to a British Army Surgeon who once saved his life. The narrative delves into the mysterious circumstances that allowed a private soldier in the German army to acquire such wealth, while also exploring the motivations of former Nazis eager to claim the estate for their own purposes. The plot intertwines themes of loyalty, morality, and the haunting shadows of history.

Secret Warwick explores the lesser-known history of the town of Warwick through a fascinating selection of stories, unusual facts and attractive photographs.

Discusses the largely-forgotten about PoWs who were housed in Warwick.

Detailed account of how the experience of war impacted on the garrison town.

Delve into a tumultuous history filled with scandal and tragedy surrounding Warwick Castle. The narrative unfolds over a millennium, highlighting notorious events such as the brutal murder of Piers Gaveston and the dramatic siege that nearly devastated the town. Discover the origins of the Gunpowder Plot and the castle's role in various dark tales involving martyrs, corrupt officials, and eccentrics. This exploration reveals the haunting and chaotic legacy of Warwick, forever changing your perception of the town's storied past.

When John Mayfield came to Warwick in 1840, to take command of the new police force, he expected to encounter problems, but not from some of his own men; the influential James Cooper and the mysterious Major Charles Pearson. Then a body is found, closely followed by another, both meant to look like suicide. Are they connected with the counterfeit coins which have appeared in the area? As the enmity to wards him grows, John is soon fighting to save his career. Who can he trust? And his personal life becomes complicated when he must choose between Harriet, a wealthy widow, and Kate, whose husband is awaiting trial at the Assizes.