Night in Glengyle. Illustrated

Alec Maitland, recently returned from abroad and down on his luck in London, finds himself drawn into intrigue when an old acquaintance, Charles Biddulph — a high‑ranking government official — offers him a covert assignment.

Tasked with investigating strange and unsettling occurrences threatening a British Crown colony in Africa, Maitland accepts—but soon discovers that the work is far more dangerous and complex than he expected.

Living modestly over a Soho tobacco shop and eking out a living selling photographic enlargements, Maitland must navigate deception, secrets, and betrayal. His journey takes him from the shadows of London to the remote Scottish grouse moors, where the landscape is as wild and treacherous as the human motives he seeks to unravel.

Filled with hair‑breadth escapes, hidden identities, and high‑stakes intrigue in government and colonial administration, Night in Glengyle blends thriller energy with detective craft. Ferguson uses his vivid sense of setting — especially the open air and rugged Scottish terrain — to heighten the tension and bring depth to the novel’s atmospherics.

As the plot moves toward revelation, Maitland must contend with both external threats and internal doubts: Can he trust those who recruited him? And is the mission he undertook one of justice — or one of manipulation? The climax brings an intelligent surprise that challenges both the protagonist and the reader.

Perfect for lovers of Golden Age thrillers, espionage‑tinged mysteries, and evocative settings, Night in Glengyle offers suspense, landscape, and intrigue in equal portion.