The Wurtenberg Affair

Wesley is a poor mining family boy who leaves the pit to join the South Wales constabulary, where he becomes involved in a plot to uncover German spies in Welsh ports.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 28 November 2023
Publisher: The Book Guild Ltd

Wesley is the middle of six brothers born to a poor mining family in a South Wales pit village. After following his three elder brothers and father into the mine straight from the village school, Wesley immediately feels as though he will be trapped in hard and dangerous graft for the rest of his life and is determined to break free from the poor health, poverty, and lack of opportunity he sees all around him. His determination sees him leave the pit and qualify for admission to the South Wales constabulary just before the start of the Great War.

Fast-paced and thrilling, The Wurtenberg Affair charts Wesley's involvement in a plot to uncover deeply embedded German spies in Welsh ports and his rise through the newly formed secret security police during the First World War.

Wesley's journey is filled with danger, intrigue, and betrayal as he navigates the complex web of espionage and counter-espionage that threatens to tear the country apart. He must use all of his skills and resources to stay one step ahead of his enemies and protect the secrets that he has uncovered.

Along the way, Wesley meets a variety of characters, including a beautiful German spy named Anna, who becomes his ally and confidante. He also faces opposition from within the secret security police, who view him as a threat to their power and authority.

The Wurtenberg Affair is a gripping and atmospheric novel that takes readers on a journey through the dark and dangerous world of espionage during the First World War. It is a testament to the bravery and resilience of those who risked everything to protect their country and its secrets.

Weight: 512g
Dimension: 156 x 234 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781915853424