Anthony Howell

English Detective Christopher Foyle solves crimes on the home front while he reluctantly sits out on World War II.

English Detective Christopher Foyle solves crimes on the home front while he reluctantly sits out on World War II.

Foyle, a veteran detective is persuaded to remain on duty at home rather than join the troops at the front as World War II begins. But home is on the vulnerable southern English coast and the chaos, danger and venality of war seep into everyday events.