The British Lion

Set in a post-World War II London under Nazi occupation, the story follows decorated detective John Henry Rossett as he recovers from gunshot wounds in a hospital. His SS superior, Ernst Koehler, fearing blame for the incident, reinstates Rossett as a police officer. When Koehler's family is kidnapped by American spies, he turns to Rossett, whose cunning and resourcefulness make him the ideal ally in a high-stakes rescue mission. The narrative explores themes of trust, survival, and the complexities of allegiance in a war-torn world.