When I requested this book, I did not realize that it was book #2 in a series, however, even with it being a part of a series, I thoroughly enjoyed this story.
Sir Frank Taylor is a famous, retired British actor, living in the Irving Home for Retired Actors. At 94, he's not in good health, cancer and a deep fear that his life will be snuffed out by an assassin. HIs fears come true when he is found murdered, an authentic SS Nazi dagger sticking out of his chest. What is the connection between this dagger and Mr. Taylor?
DI Paul French and DS Glyn Edwards are sent out to investigate his murder. They immediately surmise that it couldn't have been an outsider but instead had to be someone on the inside due to the intense security measures taken around the retirement home. The detectives start asking around and as they progress the plot thickens. The search for the truth involves delving into one the worst and most heinous times in world history. Long held secrets, that have been hidden are forced to the surface and threaten to destroy more than one life.
I found this to be a really intriguing story. With rich background stories on the plot, blending both modern times and historic WWII.I felt the pacing was slow in the beginning but picked up about 1/2 way through. Since the book is set in England and involves a lot of German words as well as a few other languages, it was nice to have a glossary at the end of the book. Several times throughout, I thought I had the killer pegged, only to discover at the end that I was wrong. I love a good twist and to be surprised in my mysteries and this story did not disappoint. Knowing now that this is a series, I am looking forward to reading the first book. I received this book free from NetGalley for an honest review.
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