The Arrest of Scotland Yard

The Arrest of Scotland Yard is a Victorian mystery novel that follows Inspector Swain during a complex murder investigation. The story begins in Greece with the death of John Posthumous Lerici, a decadent poet and black magician who claimed to be the son of Lord Byron. This case leads Swain back to England, specifically to the neighborhoods of Pimlico and Brighton, where he must navigate a web of deceit.

As a work of historical fiction, The Arrest of Scotland Yard explores the deep corruption within the police force. Swain discovers that high ranking officers have been manipulated by Harry Benson and Billy Kurr, two of the most dangerous international blackmailers of the century. In a world where trust is nonexistent, the inspector must uncover the truth behind a conspiracy of swindlers and systemic betrayal.