Death in a Blackout

The first in a brand—new WWII historical mystery series introduces WPC Billie Harkness — a female police officer who risks her life to protect the home front in the British coastal city of Hull.

1940. Britain is at war. Rector's daughter Wilhelmina Harkness longs to do her duty for her country, but when her strict mother forbids her to enlist, their bitter argument has devastating consequences.

Unable to stay in the village she loves, Wilhelmina — reinventing herself as Billie — spends everyt...