Death Has Deep Roots: A Second World War Mystery

During World War II, Victoria Lamartine is on trial at the Central Criminal Court for the murder of Major Eric Thoseby, who was stabbed using techniques developed by the Maquisards. The prosecution believes that Thoseby's death is revenge for his abandonment of Lamartine and her arrest by the Gestapo. Lamartine's defence counsel, Nap Rumbold, has only eight days to prove her innocence, with high stakes if he fails. Rumbold's quest for evidence is aided by his old wartime comrades.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n \n Publication date: 10 March 2019
\n Publisher: British Library Publishing
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At the Central Criminal Court, a bustling crowd eagerly anticipates the trial of Victoria Lamartine, a prominent figure who actively participated in the Resistance during the war. Currently employed at the Family Hotel in Soho, Major Eric Thoseby has tragically been discovered murdered, with the cause of death being a stabbing reminiscent of techniques developed by the Maquisards. While the crime takes place in England, its origins can be traced back to a vividly depicted wartime France. It is believed that Thoseby fathered Lamartine's child, and the prosecution argues that his death is a retaliatory act for his abandonment of Lamartine and her subsequent arrest by the Gestapo.

In a sudden turn of events, Lamartine's defense counsel grants solicitor Nap Rumbold just eight days to prove her innocence, with the utmost stakes at play should he fail. The courtroom proceedings are interspersed with Rumbold's perilous quest for evidence, aided by his old wartime comrades. As he delves deeper into the case, Rumbold uncovers a web of secrets and lies that threaten to unravel the truth and expose the dark motives behind the murder.

With time running out, Rumbold must navigate through a maze of treachery and deception, using his sharp legal skills and unwavering determination to uncover the real culprit behind the crime. As the trial unfolds, the stakes become higher, and the tension mounts, leaving the audience on the edge of their seats as they wait for the final verdict.

\n Weight: 264g\n
Dimension: 131 x 189 x 20 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780712352284\n \n