Book description
It's July 1917, and as the sun sets over No-man's-land so Joseph
Reavley's heart sinks with it. As chaplain he must keep up the men's
morale, but as rumours of mutiny grow stronger he is losing any chance
of getting through to them. After the death of an officer, twelve
soldiers are arrested, and it falls to Joseph to uncover the truth about
their involvement. Joseph's brother Matthew, of the S. I.S, is also in
pursuit of the truth, whilst struggling to come to terms with his part
in the Peacemaker's death. Approached by a Junior Cabinet Minister who
is being blackmailed, Matthew learns of a plot to destroy the only men
who can bring about lasting peace. As he embarks on an investigation
Matthew knows his own life is in danger but thinks it a small price to
pay to secure the future of millions of people. With twenty million
books in print throughout the world, Anne Perry's bestselling novels are
noted for their memorable characters, exploration of social issues and
historical accuracy. Selected by The Times as one of the twentieth
century's '100 Masters of Crime', Anne lives in Scotland.
