1940 London, the blitz hasn't struck yet, but England lives in fear of what Hitler might do. A scientist is run down by a hit and run driver on the darkened streets of London. Shortly thereafter a secretary from the American embassy is found floating in the Thames.
Thus starts the investigation into the murder of Joan Harris by DCI Frank Merlin and Sergeant Bridges. Both men had wanted to join up, but were unable to so this is their lot. Another inspector is given the task of investigating the hit and run. It isn't long after that one of the chauffeurs from the embassy is found murdered in his room. Are the three deaths tied together?
Mark Ellis' "Princes Gate" is his first novel, but it is very well written drawing the reader in quickly and maintaining interest. The reader is left wondering how the Ambassador Joseph Kennedy might be involved. What role does the seedy underworld of London have to do with it all? A great read that I am sure you will not be able to put down.
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