A Pretender's Murder

In "A Pretender's Murder" by Christopher Huang, set in 1925 Londinium, Colonel Hadrian Russell, a war veteran and president of a soldiers-only club, is mysteriously shot and thrown out of a window, prompting chaos within the club. Lieutenant Eric Peterkin, the club's new secretary, is drawn into a web of intrigue as he investigates the Colonel's murder, navigating a host of suspects ranging from spies to grieving family members. As personal betrayals and wartime secrets unfold, Eric's journey takes him through significant locations tied to the past, revealing that even the gravest of myths can leave lasting scars.