Princes Gate
Mark Ellis
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I have derived vast amounts of pleasure from reading the books of others and have always wanted to be able to give that sort of pleasure myself. I have also always had a great passion for history and in particular, the Second World War-my parents lived through the war, my father serving in the Navy, and my mother has told me many stories of wartime London.
Using material like this and extensive research, I hope I have been able to recreate accurately the atmosphere of London at that momentous time.PRINCES GATE is a fast moving, unusual and exciting story set in London at a fascinating time in its history.
If you enjoy books by Peter Robinson, Reginald Hill, Alan Furst you should enjoy this.
Synopsis
Princes Gate is the first in a new series of crime thrillers that involve DCI Frank Merlin. These atmospheric books are set in wartime London and blend historical characters with a charismatic and intriguing half-Spanish detective.
When a brilliant emigre scientist is killed by a hit and run driver and a young woman's body is washed up in the Thames, Merlin and his team must investigate. The woman is an employee of the American Embassy, whose Ambassador at this time is Joseph Kennedy. DCI Merlin's investigation of diplomats at the Embassy ruffles feathers at the Foreign Office - the American Ambassador is a well-known supporter of appeasement and many powerful and influential Britons favour the pursuit of a negotiated peace settlement with Hitler. The death of another Embassy employee leads Merlin into some of the seedier quarters of wartime London where a corrupt night-club owner, various high-flying diplomats and the Ambassador himself appear to be linked to the events surrounding the deaths. Merlin has to pursue his detective work under the interfering supervision of an Assistant Metropolitan Commissioner who is fearful about the impact of Merlin's investigations on Anglo-American relations at a time when America represents to many Britain's only hope of salvation. Capturing the atmosphere of Britain in 1940 during the 'phoney war' when, although war rages on the Continent, life continues relatively peacefully in Britain, Princes Gate is an enthralling detective novel.
About the Author
Mark Ellis lives in London and has been a barrister, corporate executive and entrepreneur. After selling the multinational computer services business he successfully built up, Mark has been able to dedicate time to his passion, writing.
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Paperback
328 pages pages
Author
Mark Ellis
Publisher
Matador an imprint of Troubador Publishing
Publication date
9th June 2011
ISBN
9781848766570
