This is the first book in the "Inspector Ian Rutledge" mystery series. In 1919 Britain is recovering from the devastation of World War I. Inspector Rutledge has returned to work at Scotland Yard after serving in France and suffering shell shock, what we now call PTSD. For Rutledge it takes the from of a voice he hears in his head, the voice of a soldier he served with. When a popular colonel is killed on his estate in Warwickshire Rutledge is sent to investigate by a superior who hopes Rutledge will fail and be dismissed. The prime suspect is a decorated war hero and friend of the Prince of Wales. As Rutledge investigates he finds many other suspects including two other villagers suffering from shell shock. While Rutledge investigates the back story of the voice in Rutledge's head is revealed to the reader. The ending is a twist and I thought it a bit of a stretch but still left me wanting to read more in the series.
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