Bluffing Mr. Churchill (Frederick Troy Novels)

Rating:
Summary: A Classic
Review: I have to disagree. That last review is so misleading. Yes this is "Riptide" but it's a US first edition. I know. I read the small print. Prior to this it' s only been available as an expensive British import and it deserves better than a 2 line dismissal. I've no idea why the title changed, but does that matter?
It's a stunning picture of the England just before The US and the Russians entered the war. London is a city under seige, short of everything from food to shoes. That alone is reason enough to buy the book - there've been lots of historical thrillers on this same subject, but this is the best. Beyond that ... what really hooked me was the characterisation. It would have been so easy to have the American GI paired to the London cop read like a cliche and it's about a hundred times better than that. They leap off the page at you, vivid,real and engaging. A five star read.

Rating:
Summary: Excellent historical novel
Review: This book was filled with atmosphere, humor, history and interesting characters. It was the first Insp. Troy novel that I read and John Lawton got me hooked from the get go. The characters are fully developed and different from your usual mystery characters. I am ready for much more from this author.

Rating:
Summary: DUPLICATION
Review: WARNING TO LAWTON FANS. THIS BOOK IS IDENTICAL TO "RIPTIDE."