Plague

Bk1 of the Whitehall Thrillers

Published by Claret Press
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About the Book

Power is a deadly contagion. Work on a London tube line is halted by the discovery of an ancient plague pit and in it, a very recent corpse. A day later another body is found, also in a plague pit. This victim is linked to the Palace of Westminster, where rumours swirl around the Prime Minister and his rivals. As the number of deaths climbs, the media stokes fear. Government assurances are disbelieved. Everyone feels threatened. This has to be resolved and fast. A disgraced civil servant and a policeman must find the answer before Westminster closes for recess. Power, money and love curdle into a deadly brew that could bring down the Mother of Parliaments. Time is running out and its not clear what or who will survive.

About the Author

Julie Anderson worked in Westminster and Whitehall for a variety of government departments and agencies, including the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. She is currently working on the second of a series of political crime thrillers featuring Cassandra Fortune, civil servant and GCHQ investigator. Julie is Chair of Trustees of Clapham Writers the organisation responsible for the annual Clapham Book Festival.

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Product Details

  • Publisher: Claret Press (August 4, 2026)
  • Length: 280 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781918983579

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Raves and Reviews

"'Plague' is good fun, with some lovely insights into how the historic buildings and some of the people in the Palace of Westminster work.".

– Mike Naworynsky, Former Deputy Serjeant at Arms, Palace of Westminster.

"A fascinating and authoritative insider view of modern power politics that is all too frighteningly prescient"

– V.B. Grey, author of Tell Me How It Ends

"A tense parliamentary thriller with the sour tang of authenticity.".

– Annemarie Neary, author of The Orphans

"The story gripped me right to the end. Very accurate description of Westminster and how easy it is to get lost!".

– Lord Collins of Highbury Pacey

"Suspenseful and richly detailed, 'Plague' is utterly compelling. If you're unlucky enough to put it down, you cannot wait to return.".

– Clapham Society

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