The Fields of Death1809. Viscount Wellington and Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte have made their mark as military commanders. Lifelong enemies, they both believe their armies are strong enough to destroy any rival. But in war victory can never be certain. While Wellington's success continues in Spain, Napoleon feels the sting of failure. Yet despite a disastrous Russian campaign and humiliating defeat at Leipzig, he persists in fighting on. With Napoleon's power waning, the

private detective Spenser goes undercover as a baseball writer to find out the truth

This is a story that is less about what can be found than the belief it might be found

and Chaplin himself

but life just keeps throwing obstacles in the way not least of which is Tytus Broz

The Hither Green murder

The Five have gone on their greatest adventure yet - to become an even better team

but which is known to others

and most prized of all - the Golden Scarab

an evil shapeshifter who brought up Charlie's nasty aunts

furiously-paced and full of twists' - ALEX SMITH

Fidelis Morgan

I was utterly beguiled by this wonder of a novel Dan Bassett