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1971: The story of the defendant on trial for murder, and the life of the judge who presides over his trial.
Calling Down the Storm (Ben Schroeder 5)
What you need to know before your trail
DI Webb and DS Raymond are called to an horrific scene – Susan Lang is lying on the ground, bleeding to death. Even more shocking is the fact her husband Henry is sitting nearby, holding a large, blood-stained knife. However he seems in a trance and claims to have no memory of the events that led to his wife’s death, leaving his barrister, Ben Schroeder, little to defend a potential charge of murder.
The judge, Mr Justice Conrad Rainer has a secret life as a highstakes gambler. In his desperation for money, he has already raided his own and wife Deborah’s resources, and now he has crossed another line – one from which there is no return.
To his horror, as the trial of Henry Lang starts, Conrad discovers a sinister connection between it and his gambling debts, one that will cause his world to unravel.
Locations
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London
The Clermont Club
The very real club of which Lord Lucan was perhaps the most famous member. From the website:
“The Clermont Club’s home, completed in 1745, was built by the eminent William Kent for Lady Isabella Finch, a member of the household of King George III. Its gaming connections began in the early 19th Century with past members including aristocrats, statesmen, celebrities, and movie stars.”
William Kent had a magnificent town house. It was an important listed building and has an impressive and famous staircase. The author says that “The house is one of he architectural glories of London”
Holborn Police station
Almost on the doorstep of where the crime takes place.
Alwyne Road
The driving licence is linked to Henry Lang with an address in Alwyne Road. “Bit of a posh residential area. You wouldn’t expect to find people carrying knives up there”
Streetview Maps
A) London - Dombey Street
E) London - The Clermont Club
Booktrail Boarding Pass: Calling Down the Storm (Ben Schroeder 5)
Author/Guide: Peter Murphy Destination: London Departure Time: 1970s
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