the house of spies
Before the Great War, Britain fought its first secret battle.
Spring, 1912. Britain appears at peace — but unseen forces are already at work.
When Alexander Templeman, a young London solicitor, unwittingly crosses paths with a foreign spy ring, his ordinary life is violently torn away. What begins as a simple journey north becomes a desperate struggle for survival.
Trapped in the Scottish Lowlands by a calculating and ruthless enemy, Templeman is drawn into a covert war of lies, pursuit, and betrayal. With no training and no one he can fully trust, he must rely on courage and quick thinking to stay alive.
The prize is not merely Templeman’s life, but a secret capable of changing the balance of power in Europe.
Elegant, tense, and steeped in Edwardian Britain, The House of Spies is a fast-paced espionage thriller in the finest tradition of The Thirty-Nine Steps and The Riddle of the Sands — perfect for readers who love classic suspense and intelligence duels fought in the shadows.
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Reviews for The House of spies
“…very reminiscent of John Buchan’s Thirty Nine Steps. Well written, intelligent and moves at a good pace. I read it in a couple of days and look forward to the next in the series.” Amazon UK 5* review.
“What a delightful book. A traditional adventure story, well written and thoroughly enjoyable. Looking forward to the next one!” Kobo 4* review.
The House of spies
ISBN standard paperback: 978-1-911085-88-1
ISBN Amazon paperback: 978-1-911085-35-5
ISBN Amazon hardback: 978-1-911085-41-6
ISBN ebook: 978-1-911085-34-8
ISBN audiobook: 978-1-911085-82-9
Genre(s): Espionage, Spy, Thriller, Historical
Author name: Ben Westerham
Publisher name: Close9 Publishing