Tato autorka se zabývala politikou a sociální spravedlností. Její dílo často čerpalo z jejího vlastního života a politických přesvědčení. Známá je pro svůj aktivismus a snahu o zlepšení postavení pracujících a chudých. Prostřednictvím svých spisů a politické práce usilovala o společenské změny a bojovala za práva utlačovaných. Její psaní odráží hluboké pochopení sociálních nerovností a touhu po spravedlivější společnosti.
Clash is set against the backdrop of the 1926 general strike. It describes
political and personal issues as Joan Craig, an activist in the trade union
movement and Labour Party, lives through the excitement of mass protest and
individual turmoil in her relations with two men friends.
'Through the double clamour of Big Ben and the shrill sound of the bell rang a revolver shot.'A financier is found shot in the House of Commons. Suspecting foul play, Robert West, a parliamentary private secretary, takes on the role of amateur sleuth. Used to turning a blind eye to covert dealings, West must now uncover the shocking secret behind the man's demise, amid distractions from the press and the dead man's enigmatic daughter.Originally published in 1932, this was the only mystery novel to be written by Ellen Wilkinson, one of the first women to be elected to Parliament. Wilkinson offers a unique insider's perspective of political scandal, replete with sharp satire.The book contains an introduction by Martin Edwards with a preface by Rachel Reeves MP.
Originally published in 1932, this was the only mystery novel to be written by
Ellen Wilkinson, one of the first women to be elected to Parliament. Wilkinson
offers a unique insider's perspective of political scandal, replete with sharp
satire.