In 1840 John Mayfield arrived in Warwick to take command of the new Police Force. Although anticipating opposition, he was surprised to find it coming from a prominent member of the Watch Committee. When a body is found, John is soon fighting to save his career and life. And he must choose between a young widow, and the wife of a man who his awaiting trial.
Struggling to accept the sudden departure of the love of his live, John Mayfield began seeing Laura Grant. Whilst investigating the suspicious death of a local bank manager, John first met Dr Richard Gilson, unaware he is also keen to meet Laura. Soon afterwards the bank is robbed and other murders take place. Whilst this is happening, someone is poisoning John`s best friend, Dr Thomas Waldren, and the victim`s wife is the main suspect.
When John Mayfield received an unexpected visitor, it reminded him that the past was never far from his mind. Warwick is shaken by a chilling series of murders, and changes in his personal life threaten to overtake everything. The local newspaper is stirring up trouble for him, and as the mystery unravels, it is clear this will not be an easy battle.
Graham & Maureen Sutherland
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