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Percy Crow
Captured first by the Nazis and then the Russians during World War Two, Percy Crow escapes in the bilges of a freighter from Soviet Russia to Hamburg. There, he sells his secrets to the head of British Intelligence.
But when Lord Maudlin Paterson hears Percy’s account of the royal family's dark secrets, he sets out to find whatever the repulsive truth may be. Years after Maudlin’s death, the daughter of his illegitimate Russian son suddenly blurts out Percy’s name while being interrogated by the CIA - and Harry Paterson, Maudlin’s legitimate great-grandson, is the only person he trusts.
Can Harry discover his great-grandfathers secrets, hidden in the distorted mirrors of photographs at the back of an album? Along with his lifelong friend George Northcliffe and the beautiful Serena Abenazo, he starts unravelling the clues. But where will the rattling bones of the sepia images lead him?
But when Lord Maudlin Paterson hears Percy’s account of the royal family's dark secrets, he sets out to find whatever the repulsive truth may be. Years after Maudlin’s death, the daughter of his illegitimate Russian son suddenly blurts out Percy’s name while being interrogated by the CIA - and Harry Paterson, Maudlin’s legitimate great-grandson, is the only person he trusts.
Can Harry discover his great-grandfathers secrets, hidden in the distorted mirrors of photographs at the back of an album? Along with his lifelong friend George Northcliffe and the beautiful Serena Abenazo, he starts unravelling the clues. But where will the rattling bones of the sepia images lead him?
334 pages, Paperback
First published July 25, 2015
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October 25, 2017
A different kind of mystery thriller evolves when Lord Harry Paterson is put in charge of finding out about Percy Crow. Harry is going to uncover some dark secrets of not only Percy's past, but maybe of his own. The author writes an interesting novel that takes readers on an unexpected journey of life and delves into the past as Harry and a few friends and acquaintances dig into a mystery. I have read a couple of different books by this author and find he is a writer that likes to take readers into a special story with great descriptions and amazing characters.
October 25, 2017
A different kind of mystery thriller evolves when Lord Harry Paterson is put in charge of finding out about Percy Crow. Harry is going to uncover some dark secrets of not only Percy's past, but maybe of his own. The author writes an interesting novel that takes readers on an unexpected journey of life and delves into the past as Harry and a few friends and acquaintances dig into a mystery. I have read a couple of different books by this author and find he is a writer that likes to take readers into a special story with great descriptions and amazing characters.
November 19, 2017
This novel is the stand-alone sequel to The Desolate Garden. Lord Maudlin Paterson's illegitimate son's daughter blurts out the name of Percy Crow to her interrogator, telling him that she will only explain the significance of that to one man.
Lord Harry Paterson, a one-time lover and legitimate great-grandson to Maudlin has to discover the rationale of his great-grandfather, hidden in the distorted mirrors of photographs at the back of an album. Where will the rattling bones of the sepia images lead him?
Over one hundred deceitful years covering more secrets that could be imagined are concealed by just two words; Percy Crow!
The Giveaway of my debut novel, The Desolate Garden, ends in a few days time. If you would like a chance to acquire an autographed copy of this one-time film optioned book then enter here....
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Lord Harry Paterson, a one-time lover and legitimate great-grandson to Maudlin has to discover the rationale of his great-grandfather, hidden in the distorted mirrors of photographs at the back of an album. Where will the rattling bones of the sepia images lead him?
Over one hundred deceitful years covering more secrets that could be imagined are concealed by just two words; Percy Crow!
The Giveaway of my debut novel, The Desolate Garden, ends in a few days time. If you would like a chance to acquire an autographed copy of this one-time film optioned book then enter here....
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...
September 9, 2016
Percy Crow
By Danny Kemp
Reviewed by Author Roy Murry
When asked to investigate the who, what, where, and why of Percy Crow’s demise, Lord Harry Paterson, Mr. Kemp’s main character, gets involved knowing that something is rotten in Denmark. In this case, it’s United Kingdom’s high society.
There is enough criminality to go around, internationally and locally. The enormity of Percy Crow’s involvement extends beyond his depravity and that of why he does what he does to pay back the center of his festered anger.
The story has its twists and turns that lead back to people close to Lord Harry, putting him in a position of a somewhat savior in the eyes of an ex-lover. Harry closes the case for all concern and leaves the reader wanting to know what comes next.
Mr. Kemp’s British tongue-in-cheek is understandable for us across the pond and doesn’t interrupt the flow of the storyline. When his writing gets to the point, there is an intriguing explanation of Percy Crow’s, English High Societies’, and Lord Harry’s involvement.
The truth comes alive – government officials can’t be allowed to overstep their power. In this case, they are stopped by a deranged complicated man – Percy Crow.
I enjoyed the characters, the adventure, and would like to read what Lord Harry will get his head around next.
By Danny Kemp
Reviewed by Author Roy Murry
When asked to investigate the who, what, where, and why of Percy Crow’s demise, Lord Harry Paterson, Mr. Kemp’s main character, gets involved knowing that something is rotten in Denmark. In this case, it’s United Kingdom’s high society.
There is enough criminality to go around, internationally and locally. The enormity of Percy Crow’s involvement extends beyond his depravity and that of why he does what he does to pay back the center of his festered anger.
The story has its twists and turns that lead back to people close to Lord Harry, putting him in a position of a somewhat savior in the eyes of an ex-lover. Harry closes the case for all concern and leaves the reader wanting to know what comes next.
Mr. Kemp’s British tongue-in-cheek is understandable for us across the pond and doesn’t interrupt the flow of the storyline. When his writing gets to the point, there is an intriguing explanation of Percy Crow’s, English High Societies’, and Lord Harry’s involvement.
The truth comes alive – government officials can’t be allowed to overstep their power. In this case, they are stopped by a deranged complicated man – Percy Crow.
I enjoyed the characters, the adventure, and would like to read what Lord Harry will get his head around next.
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