Cast of Characters
The Chasing Shadows Series
Book One
In the Den of Wolves
Who are the main protagonists in the first book of the Chasing Shadows Series? Find out more about each one below:
Natalia Bielawska
Operational-Officer, SIS
The granddaughter of a Polish fighter ace who fought during the Battle of Britain, Natalia left photographic college and honed her skills as a professional landscape photographer whilst working for British intelligence. Equipped with her trusty camera, her artistic credentials allow her to explore some of the most breath taking locations around the world. Perfect cover for a secret agent.
Gregor Hamilton
Freelance Security Consultant,
Search & Rescue volunteer
Born in Lanarkshire, Hamilton joined the Royal Marines and earned the right to wear the Commando's coveted green beret. After serving as a Mountain Leader and Swimmer Canoeist in the elite Special Boat Service, Hamilton embarked on a career in the Strathclyde Police before becoming an Operational-Officer in the Secret Intelligence Service. Unexpected redundancy finds him contracting his skills out as a freelance security consultant and search & rescue volunteer on the Cornish peninsula
Dame Iris Harrington DCB
Chief Operational Officer, SIS (retired)
A veteran of SOE during the Second World War and the founding of MI6 (SIS), the venerable peer of the realm still commands formidable influence in the upper echelons of the British intelligence community. Highly regarded for her sharp mind, dominant personality and natural intuition, the years have not been kind to Harrington and time is not on her side if she wishes to resolve one final mystery.
Andrew Sutherland
Racing Driver
Hailing from the wild west coast of the Isle of Skye, Sutherland embarked on a career in motor racing almost as soon as he could drive. This Hebridean rogue, his daredevil style and raw racing skill brought him to the attention of the once dominant Alfa Romeo team before a trial with the Silver Arrows garnered him a prestigious seat for Auto Union on the eve of war.
Secondary Characters: Book One
Bernd Rosemeyer
Racing driver
One of Germany's most accomplished racing drivers and team leader of Auto Union. His tragic death at Frankfurt in 1938 leads to the mystery of the lost Horch, Manuela
Elly Beinhorn
Aviatrix
The brave and adventurous wife of Bernd Rosemeyer. Her decision to pass Manuela onto her husband's teammate, Andrew Sutherland, sets in motion the great mystery at the heart of Chasing Shadows.
Iris Harrington
SOE, Section F2
As a young woman working for the Special Operations Executive in their French Section, Iris begins receiving vital intelligence from inside war torn Germany. Where does the information come from and who is supplying it?
Johannes 'Hans' Reinhardt
Kriminalkommissar, Kripo
If being a police detective in Berlin during the Second World War wasn't challenging enough, Hans finds his own loyalty tested when he finds out who Andrew Sutherland really is.
Manfred Reinhardt
SS-Hauptsturmführer
As a senior officer within the regime, Manfred wants to restore Germany's national pride. In the unexpected form of a Scottish racing driver he may have just found the ideal candidate to achieve those aims.
Hellé Nice
Racing driver
This charismatic French racing driver has already set the world alight with her daredevil driving feats. When war comes to the south of France though, her choices may just haunt the rest of her life.
Erwin Reinhardt
Hauptkommissar, BKA
Living in the shadow of his grandfather's murky wartime past, Captain Reinhardt of Germany's Bundeskriminalamt has his own murder mystery to investigate. One that would appear to have international ramifications.
Gerhard Müller
Kriminalkommissar, BKA
Captain Reinhardt's loyal lieutenant and an accomplished investigator. When a murder is committed at a motor museum in Zwickau, violence spills over onto the streets of Berlin with fatal consequences.
Craig & Iain Sutherland
Whisky Distillery Owners
Descendants of a daredevil racing driver from the Isle of Skye, these twin brothers elicit the help of a motoring historian for a private project. Little did they realise the deadly game of cat and mouse that would ensue.
Graham 'Gray' Robertson
Chief Archivist, NMM
Originally from Fort William, Robertson has spent his life researching everything there is to know about the glorious invention of the motorcar. However, his depth of knowledge may cost him more than he could ever realise.
Charlotte 'Charlie' Campbell
Archivist, NMM
Descended from a brave air gunner who served in Bomber Command, Charlie's love of the automobile brings her under Robertson's wing as her friend and mentor in the nation's Motoring Archives.
Maj. Reginald Deakin (Ret.)
Classic car enthusiast
A chance discovery in the door pocket of his prewar Alvis requires some expert explanation. Fortunately, the old Major counts among his friends someone with intimate knowledge of all things automotive.
Cpt. Christopher Deakin
"A" Squadron, 22 SAS Regiment
On leave from The Regiment, Deakin meets up with his father at the annual Goodwood Revival for a long summer weekend of vintage racing. The festival provides an opportunity to discover the meaning behind Reginald's discovery.
Michael Jaeger
Specialist Contractor, OID
This former East German steel worker has been hired by a secretive organisation endeavouring to preserve the Cold War intrigues of the past. He will stop at nothing to satisfy their demands, but can anything stop him?
Ragnar Lehtinen
Director, Red Section
A disgraced Estonian army officer and convicted bank robber, Lehtinen heads up a covert organisation of ruthless international mercenaries in great demand by criminal gangs and government agencies alike. What is his interest in finding a lost German sportscar?
Valentina Volkova
Personal Assistant
The PA to an oligarch's estranged wife has it's own peculiar challenges, Things turn decidedly sour though when her mistress tries to play both sides against each other.