Francis Hancock

**Series: Francis Hancock** **Author: Barbara Nadel** Step into the harrowing world of wartime London, where the clang of bombs is a stark reminder of the chaos and loss that envelops the city in Barbara Nadel's gripping Francis Hancock series. Set against the backdrop of October 1940 West Ham, readers are introduced to Francis Hancock, an undertaker haunted by his own memories of combat from the Great War. As the ashes of conflict dance through the air, the discovery of a mysterious corpse—accompanied by the echo of a man’s fraught cries of assault—pulls Francis into an intricate web of deceit, danger, and hidden truths. Determined to uncover the secrets surrounding the brutal death that has landed at his funeral home, Francis finds himself navigating a treacherous underworld rife with violent thugs and psychological turmoil. With each piece of the puzzle, he must confront not only the darkness external to him but also the fragile remnants of his own mind, threading together the themes of courage, morality, and the human capacity for resilience amidst despair. Will Francis unravel the murder while contending with his own inner demons, or will the relentless shadow of war ensnare him in a deadly game of vengeance? Join the gripping journey in this captivating series where every life lost pulls back the curtain on darker mysteries waiting to be revealed.