Shoulder the Sky

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In the realm of historical novelists, Anne Perry shines brightly. Initially known for her acclaimed Victorian mysteries, she now captivates readers with a bestselling series set during World War I, contrasting the serene English countryside with the grim realities of war. By April 1915, chaplain Joseph Reavley is tending to soldiers amidst the brutalities of trench warfare that devastate England's youth. During a rescue mission in no-man’s-land, he discovers the body of Eldon Prentice, a war correspondent loathed for his attempts to sway public opinion against the conflict. Disturbingly, Prentice appears to have been killed not by enemy fire, but by one of his own. Joseph fears he may know the killer, while his sister Judith, General Cullingford’s driver and translator, harbors her own suspicions. Meanwhile, their brother Matthew, an intelligence officer in London, is on a quest to uncover the elusive Peacemaker, a figure believed to be orchestrating a plot to undermine the war effort. This shadowy character, connected to the highest echelons of power, poses a lethal threat that extends from the tranquil lanes of Cambridgeshire to the battlefields of Ypres and Gallipoli. In this gripping narrative, Perry masterfully explores the enduring impact of war on humanity.