Deptford Mice: The Crystal Prison Lawrence Durrell gut-wrenching and brilliantly researched depiction

gut-wrenching and brilliantly researched depiction of a 'small war' with devastating consequences

The novel features various generations over the course of 150 years in interconnecting stories

One is Sir Paul Berowne

is continually frustrated by the demands of his job

But when the latest girl goes missing turns out to be the daughter of one of the most powerful women in America

Deptford Mice: The Crystal Prison Lawrence Durrell gut-wrenching and brilliantly researched depictionBook Two in the breathtakingly original Deptford Mice trilogy. Audrey and Arthur have escaped the horrors of Jupiter's lair and sought refuge in the countryside with their apparently mad friend Madam Akkikuyu. But once again they are faced with terrifying evil as they become embroiled in a series of horrible murders. As the story unfolds, it transpires that Madam Akkikuyu is not, in fact, mad she is haunted by the unquiet spirit of Jupiter, evil lord