Jill Johnson

When young Hugo Ross is drawn into a despicable plot involving government intrigue and espionage, he enlists the help of the esteemed Benbow Smith, an enigmatic figure connected to London's Foreign Office. With his own life on the line, how much is he willing to risk for his country?

In an old Tuscan farmhouse five old friends gather with their families for a late, relaxing summer holiday. The year before had brought tragedy, and they are hoping to put past events behind them. But will they?

When a piercing scream rends the air and a bloodied knife is found, Detective Inspector MacCarthy is soon on the scene. He must move through the dark, seedy Soho underworld as he attempts to unravel the connection between the mysterious Madame Rohner and the theft of secret anti-aircraft defence plans.