June, 1917. While German Gotha bombers raid London from above, a man's body is fished from the Thames below. The man had been garrotted and his tongue cut out before he was left to his watery grave, and as the killer has taken care to remove identifying items and even labels, Detective Inspector Marmion and Sergeant Keedy struggle to name the victim before they can begin properly with their investigation. As family and business associates are found, the list of suspects grows ever longer, and as Marmion wrangles with the case, he and his family must also contend with their anxieties for his now-missing son Paul. The interminable presence of war and, closer to home, pitched battles in the East End between rival adolescent gangs, suggest the Home Front is more insecure than ever before. With great care, Marmion must pick his way along a twisting path that will lead him towards the killer.

About the Author
Edward Marston has written well over a hundred books, including some non-fiction. He is best known for his hugely successful Railway Detective series and he also writes the Bow Street Rivals series featuring twin detectives set during the Regency; the Home Front Detective novels set during the First World War; and the Ocean Liner mysteries.

Reviews
`Once again, Edward Marston provides an intriguing mystery and a wonderfully detailed picture of life during the Great War ... Marston manages to provide a snapshot of life at all levels of society ... Marston deftly reveals his characters' motivations and growths ... A clever and intriguing read from an ever-popular author. Perfect for fans of Christopher Fowler and Anne Perry.' Historical Novel Society



Book Information
ISBN 9780749022006
Author Edward Marston
Format Paperback
Page Count 384
Imprint Allison & Busby
Publisher Allison & Busby