Description
The First Casualty by Ben Elton is a gripping historical thriller set against the harrowing backdrop of the First World War. When Douglas Kingsley is sent to Flanders in 1917 to investigate the murder of a British officer, he must navigate the chaos of the Third Battle of Ypres, where mud, blood, and despair swallow both evidence and witnesses. Elton’s novel combines meticulous historical detail with a tense murder investigation, immersing readers in the brutal realities of trench warfare.
Exploring profound questions about justice, morality, and the human cost of war, The First Casualty reveals how truth often becomes the first victim on the battlefield. This thought-provoking and vividly told novel will appeal to fans of historical mysteries, war dramas, and suspenseful literary fiction.
