Alex Wexford - A Detective Story Vol. 2

<p>In <em>Alex Wexford - A Detective Story Vol. 2</em> the Grey Fox of Whitehall returns to confront Britain's darkest conspiracies.</p><p>The year is 1937. London is alive with whispers of betrayal corruption and a rising tide of fascism that threatens to drown the nation. Detective Alistair Alec Wexford finds himself entangled in two explosive investigations:</p><ul><li><strong>The Raven's Ledger</strong> - When the body of a young woman is found outside a notorious London nightclub a hidden list sewn into her corset reveals the names of Britain's most powerful figures. Wexford follows a trail of blood and deception from the velvet rooms of Soho to the secret societies of Whitehall uncovering a conspiracy that could topple the government.</li><li><strong>Blood Over Whitehall</strong> - As the fires of extremism burn hotter Wexford unearths a chilling plan codenamed <em>Ravensdown</em>. Infiltrating masked galas propaganda presses and clandestine safehouses he faces betrayal from within his own circle and discovers that even the protectors of the realm may be playing both sides.</li></ul><p>With the nation teetering on the brink and time running out Alec Wexford must expose a fifth column working in the shadows-before Britain itself becomes the next pawn in a deadly game of power.</p><p>A gripping mix of espionage noir atmosphere and historical intrigue this second volume cements Wexford as one of the most compelling detectives of his age.</p>