The American Civil War is the backdrop to this adventure caper. Detective Sergeant George Watters of the Dundee police finds himself in a most intriguing case that starts with a factory fire and develops into a complex story of industrial and political espionage, arson and murder.
George in pursuit of the truth finds himself on a path that takes him from his home city and loving wife to be; lost at sea, dragooned into the Confederate navy and fighting the British, running for his life through London, and finally back home for a deadly showdown and a shocking revelation.
Malcolm Archibald has written a terrific yarn, populated with colourful characters, a great attention to historical detail and a wonderful warm sense of humour.
