Okewood of the Secret Service

"Okewood of the Secret Service" by Valentine Williams is a story set during World War I. It dives into a world of hidden spies and murder, as we follow Arthur Mackwayte, a former star performer, and his daughter, Barbara. Their lives take a dark turn after a show when they come home to find themselves in the middle of a puzzling murder investigation right at their doorstep. The book kicks off by showing Mr. Mackwayte and Barbara trying to make ends meet as performers during wartime. After a lucky break lands them a gig at the Palaceum Theatre, they return to a shocking discovery: Mr. Mackwayte has been murdered. As they grapple with this tragedy and the difficulties of the time, the story teases at a bigger plot of spies and secrets involving the intriguing Nur-el-Din, a famous dancer connected to the terrible event. It is an entangled story about lies, dedication, and the dangerous world of espionage during war.

George Valentine Williams was a journalist and writer of popular fiction.