The Secret of 25 Augustus Street: Another thriller in the Richard Rayner series - Victorian Detective's Casebook

What lies behind the secret door and will the British Government truly request the assistance of the Sicilian Mafia? A gripping story of murder and intrigue. Following a number of killings committed in various parts of the United Kingdom, Richard Rayner decides to link them. But what motive is there behind each execution?The Investigation takes the Scotland Yard detectives as far afield as Italy, before seeking an audience with the Head Don of the biggest crime syndicate in Europe. The plot thickens as the well-kept secrets of 25 Augustus Street become known and the famous Inspector suspects a Government backed murder squad exists. Is romance blossoming for the established bachelor, Superintendent Frederick Morgan? All is revealed and the tale remains enticing until the very last page.