The White Lie

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Set against a backdrop of early 20th-century paranoia, the story revolves around the murder of Dick Harbonne, a retired naval officer found dead near Norwich. Lieutenant Barclay, a former friend, and local politician Francis Goring investigate the circumstances surrounding Harbonne's death, uncovering a web of espionage linked to fears of a German invasion. As Barclay grapples with unsettling premonitions and Harbonne's libertine lifestyle, the narrative unfolds as a gripping exploration of mystery, friendship, and the looming threat of war.