This led to his involvement with the police investigating matters that threatened national security. Andrew’s new friends were also put in danger. The novel is a gripping and realistic tale featuring diverse characters, including those with canal experience.

David Blagrove, who worked with narrow boats and the Canal Museum at StokeBruerne and wrote non-fiction books about canals and railways, authored the book. He was appointed MBE for his contributions to canal restoration.

Although Blagrove intended for this novel to be the first in a series, he never wrote any others. The book has never been published before.