The Waxwork Corpse

In "The Waxwork Corpse," Charles Holborne, an unconventional barrister defined by his working-class roots and Jewish heritage, takes on a high-stakes murder case that shakes the foundations of British justice. Known to the press as "The Lady in the Lake," the victim resurfaces after nearly a decade, but the investigation also threatens to expose a violent mistake from Charles's past that could cost him dearly. This gripping historical thriller, based on a real Old Bailey case, is the fifth installment in the captivating Charles Holborne series, set against the gritty backdrop of 1960s London.