Nigel Strangeways

Step into the captivating world of early 20th-century Britain where danger lurks behind every Christmas greeting and secrets can be as deadly as a well-aimed bullet. In the Nigel Strangeways series, poet-turned-private investigator Nigel Strangeways navigates the shadowy corridors of high society and the grim realities of murder, expertly blending wit and intellect in his hunt for truth. In *Thou Shell of Death*, the series’ second installment, Strangeways is summoned to protect legendary World War I flying ace Fergus O'Brien from a twisted foe who sends chilling letters foreshadowing his demise. With a Christmas gathering packed with potential suspects and old grudges, the air is thick with tension and romantic intrigue as Strangeways finds himself irresistibly drawn to the enigmatic explorer Georgina Cavendish, with whom he shares a magnetic yet perilous connection. As the clock ticks down to Boxing Day, Strangeways must untangle a web of jealousy, ambition, and buried secrets that threaten not just O’Brien's life but also his own heart. Expect clever twists and sharply drawn characters set against a backdrop of post-war disillusionment, where the past is as impactful as the present. Will Nigel unravel the mystery before it's too late, or will he find himself a target in a treacherous game? Dive into this spellbinding series that brilliantly intertwines the art of detection with the complexities of human emotion—each page offers a deadly promise that what’s hidden will inevitably unearth itself.