It is August 1935 and the Duke of Mersham is hosting one of his influential parties, bringing together public figures interested in improving Anglo-German relations. One of his guests is General Sir Alistair Craig VC, who swallows poison in the duke's excellent port and dies just as latecomer Lord Edward Corinth and journalist Verity Browne arrive on the scene. The unlikely pair - the younger son of a duke and a journalist committed to the Communist Party find common ground as they seek for the truth behind the genera's murder and discover that everyone present - including the duke himself - had a motive for wanting Sir Alistair out of the way. First published in hardback in 2000, this classic detective story introducing Lord Edward Corinth and Verity Browne was much acclaimed.
Lord Edward Corinth & Verity Browne Series
Step into the vibrant and tumultuous London of the 1930s, an era poised between two world wars. This series follows the intertwined lives of Lord Edward Corinth, a world-weary aristocrat, and Verity Browne, a sharp-witted, progressive journalist. Their paths cross amidst a landscape of social upheaval, political intrigue, and personal discovery. It's a compelling exploration of class, ideology, and the human spirit in a rapidly changing world.
