by Bob Bennett (Author)

Ken and Jock's 'war' is focused on a black-market enterprise. The story develops through a faltering relationship between Ken and Helen, a land-army girl, and an unwanted child. Jock takes on Helen as his partner in the racket which moves to a narrowboat plying the Leicester Line of Grand Union Canal. The plot involves murder and mystery with Helen eventually claiming all the illicit earnings and reconciliation with her son.