Most Secret: Book 1

An Edwardian spy thriller. An aristocratic playboy is persuaded to undertake a job for the newly formed security services. He exceeds his brief and becomes embroiled in the great game of empire. Aided by his suffragette friend he is able to pick his way through the lies and plots of friends and enemies.
With a wealth of period detail and solid research this is a an impressive debut by the author. A rattling good yarn featuring a hero who has been described as 'James Bond's father'.