A Scandal in Belgravia

“While writing his memoirs, ex-cabinet minister Peter Proctor questions the 35-year-old unsolved murder of Timothy Wycliffe, his good friend and colleague in the Foreign Office. Soon diverted by fond memories of this engaging and fully alive fellow–who happened to be gay–he researches the murder, questions Timothy’s friends, family, and lovers, finally reconstructs the murder, and confronts the murderer. Barnard once again shows a masterful grasp of character and plot, immerses the reader in serious political and social atmosphere, and then throws a last hook shot. Great stuff.” -Library Journal