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Book SynopsisThe Third Ben Schroeder Novel
1965. The British Establishment is reeling after a series of defections and acts of treachery by high- ranking intelligence officers. When Francis Hollander, an American academic, accuses Sir James Digby QC, a baronet and leader of the Bar, of being a Soviet spy, Digby retains Ben Schroeder and his head of Chambers to represent him. At first, it seems to be a simple case of libel, but as evidence starts to emerge of Digby's association with the Cambridge spies, and as MI6 becomes involved, Ben can no longer be sure that he can save Digby from prosecution and ruin.
To obtain vital evidence, Ben will have to put his career at risk. But will it be enough?
Trade ReviewAn intelligent amalgam of spy story and legal drama -- Marcel Berlins * Times *
a story that captures the zeitgeist of a turbulent time in British history -- Peter Murphy * Publishers Weekly *
A gripping, enjoyable and informative read...Promoting Crime Fiction loves Peter Murphy's And is there Honey Still for Tea? -- Jo Hesslewood * Promoting Crime Fiction *
The ability of an author to create living characters is always dependent on his knowledge of what they would do and say in any given circumstances - a talent that Peter Murphy possesses in abundance...Arnold Taylor loves
And Is There Honey Still for Tea? -- Arnold Taylor * Crime Review UK *
Murphy's clever legal thriller revels in the chicanery of the English law courts of the period -- Barry Forshaw * The Independent *
