Frank Cork is back!
World War II rages across Europe, and the fate of Britain is hanging by a thread. In America, fierce debate splits the nation: will it answer the call to arms or cling to neutrality? Into the chasm steps Frank Cork, the wily investment banker and FDR’s moneyman. Frank is dispatched to London, tasked with building a war chest with more zeros than Congress has seen in its entire history; yet America has run out of money. As Frank toils on his clandestine mission from his splendid townhouse overlooking Hyde Park, battle lines emerge around the multi-billion-dollar fund. To succeed, Frank must outwit his formidable rivals—the Ambassador, the battle-hardened General, and the ruthless steel industry shill. But when the Luftwaffe unleashes its fury on London’s financial district, Frank’s family is no longer safe. Beset by bombs and politics, can Frank help FDR find a path to peace?
“A plot that features a keen sense of what makes a good tale, impeccable historical research, a deep understanding of market forces – and a first-hand knowledge of rural Canada at ground level.”
– Anthony Wilson-Smith, President of Historica Canada, former Editor of Maclean’s magazine
“Kirk’s novel soars with clever writing and colourful characters.”
– Gordon Henderson
“Vividly constructed. Layered and compelling.”
– Publishers Weekly
This book was made with the generous support of the Manitoba Arts Council and the Canada Council for the Arts.
