Murders in Brighton Crisis in Britain Author:Derek Heater Ben Sydenham, the narrator of and key figure in the story, continues the retelling of his adventures, here from 1797 to 1805. These were times when a French invasion, Napoleon's ambition, seemed extremely likely - until rendered impossible by definitive British naval victory of Trafalgar in that year. Mr. Sydenham's fictional activities, again s... more »et against authentic historical events and background, take place mainly in Brighthelmston (as the town Brighton was then known). However, his tracking down of those threatening the country's security also take him to London and Portsmouth. His engagement in these exciting happenings are made tantalising for both him and the reader by his reading by his hearing two brief clues, on separate occasions. His family too are entangled. He therefore becomes conscience-stricken: should he have concentrated his attention on their well-being and security.« less