Rites of Spring

Set in 1978, the story follows Julian Radclive as he navigates unexpected dangers upon joining a US multinational's European office. His arrival at a newly acquired factory in a small German village quickly leads to a potential murder investigation and entanglement in illicit contraband with a Brazilian sister company. As he delves deeper, Julian confronts a cast of dangerous characters, including former Nazis and a Gestapo war criminal, revealing a web of intrigue that spans continents.