Burying the Crown

During World War II, Anna Duckworth, a former lover of Prince George, Duke of Kent, is found dead after an enemy bomb blast at her country home. Guy Harford is called to dispose of incriminating love letters between Anna and the Duke, leading to more gruesome deaths. With tensions rippling from London to Tangier as the Allied Forces prepare to invade North Africa, Guy rejoins his old accomplices to unmask the dangerous secrets lurking beneath the glittering Crown.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 286 pages
Publication date: 22 July 2021
Publisher: Amazon Publishing

In the midst of war, a dark secret lurks within the heart of Buckingham Palace. In the year 1942, amidst the chaos of World War II, a tragic incident unfolded in the tranquil town of Windsor. Anna Duckworth, once a lover of Prince George, Duke of Kent, met her untimely end after a devastating enemy bomb blast at her country home. As courtier Guy Harford was called upon to dispose of incriminating love letters between Anna and the Duke, it became evident that there was more to the story than anyone was willing to reveal.

As the court began to whisper of a lone gunshot heard in the house that fateful day, another gruesome death struck the royal circle. With the bodies piling up, Guy reunited with his old accomplices, East End burglar Rodie Carr, and undercover agent Rupert Hardacre, to unravel the dangerous secrets that lay hidden beneath the glittering Crown. However, as tensions escalated from London to Tangier, as the Allied Forces prepared to invade North Africa, Guy's reputation within the Palace hung in the balance. Could he solve the mystery before more heads rolled?

The investigation took them through the winding streets of London's East End, where they encountered a network of informants and hidden alliances. They followed leads that took them from the opulent palaces of the royal family to the seedy taverns and back alleys of the city's underworld. As they dug deeper, they discovered a web of deceit and treachery that threatened to unravel the very foundations of the Crown.

With each passing day, the stakes grew higher, and the danger became more imminent. The clock was ticking, and Guy knew that he had to act fast if he wanted to save the royal family and preserve his own reputation. He worked tirelessly, pouring over every piece of evidence, interrogating witnesses, and piecing together the puzzle that lay before him.

Finally, after months of tireless effort, Guy and his team were able to uncover the truth behind the murders and the secrets that had been hidden for years. The culprit was a traitor within the royal circle, someone who had been working against the interests of the Crown for years. With the evidence in hand, Guy was able to bring the perpetrator to justice, and the royal family was able to breathe a sigh of relief.

However, the consequences of the revelations were far-reaching. The trust between the royal family and the people had been shattered, and Guy's reputation was in tatters. He knew that he had made a difficult decision, but he also knew that it was the right one. He had fought for justice, and he had won.

In the aftermath of the scandal, Guy was forced to leave the Palace and start a new life. He was hailed as a hero by some, but he was also vilified by others. He had lost everything that he had ever valued, but he had gained a sense of purpose and a sense of pride. He knew that he had done the right thing, and he was willing to face whatever challenges lay ahead.

Years passed, and Guy's name became a distant memory. He had moved on with his life, but he never forgot the lessons that he had learned during his time at Buckingham Palace. He had learned that secrets can be dangerous, that justice must be served, and that sometimes, the hardest choices are the right ones.

As the war raged on, the secrets of Buckingham Palace continued to linger, but Guy knew that he had done his part to uncover the truth and bring justice to those who had been wronged. He had proven that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope for a brighter future.

Weight: 266g
Dimension: 131 x 197 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781542017404