The Secret Hours

Set against the backdrop of a politically charged inquiry into the British Secret Service, two civil servants, Griselda Fleet and Malcolm Kyle, find themselves in a precarious situation. Tasked with investigating MI5 for misconduct, they encounter fierce resistance from the agency's powerful First Desk. With the government that initiated the Monochrome inquiry now ousted and the investigation deemed a failure, Griselda and Malcolm face the bleak prospect of their careers unraveling. The story explores themes of power, accountability, and the complexities of espionage.