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OverviewLeeds, Autumn 1936. During a British Union of Fascists rally, a body is found. War veteran Detective Sergeant Urban Raven is tasked with finding the killer. But with virtually no clues, no witnesses and no obvious motive, he has few leads to start the investigation. Leeds has become a shadow of its former self. Once a bright, vibrant and progressive metropolis, it has all but ground to a halt since the Crash of '29, the Depression and the ensuing descent into unemployment and poverty. And there are political stirrings as the BUF vie with the Communist Party for public support. Was the murder an act of vengeance? Was the victim killed for his political beliefs? Or was the killing part of a more sinister plan, a grisly smear campaign? And if so, which side, if either, is responsible? Raven and his colleagues find themselves constantly hindered by red tape, politics and the press. But sometimes, if you want a result, you just have to do it your way... This puzzler of a crime story comprises convincing characters, a clever plot and a window into the dark days of 1930s northern England, where so many had lost hope... ...the dead. On leave. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Chris NicksonPublisher: Lume Books Imprint: Lume Books ISBN: 9781839011580ISBN 10: 1839011580 Pages: 320 Publication Date: 01 March 2020 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews'Fascinating tale of murder and deception set against the political tensions between Mosley's Blackshirts and working-class Communists in 1930s Leeds. Perfectly captures the atmosphere of a city struggling to shake off the effects of the Great Depression.' - A.J. Wright, bestselling author of Sitting Murder. Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |