About the book: 2006 / "The Bank That Keeps Death" is the second novel by the famous English writer David Dickinson (b. 1946) in the series about Lord Powerscourt ( The SLOVO publishing house has already introduced the previous one to Russian readers) in 1897. The entire British Empire is excitedly awaiting the celebration of Queen Victoria's jubilee. But then strange, ominous events occur: the headless corpse of a famous London banker is found in the Thames, then his brother dies under mysterious circumstances, and then the authorities learn that Great Britain is in danger - the country is threatened by both Irish terrorists and members of German secret societies! Who can help the empire at such a difficult moment? Only Lord Powerscourt! Of course, he brilliantly copes with the responsible task assigned to him. And as always, next to him is his beloved wife, the charming Lady Lucy, and his faithful friend, the brave and resourceful Johnny Fitzgerald. Dickinson manages to create bright characters and the atmosphere of the era. His knowledge of history and art, as well as his ability to compose a fascinating plot, make the novel interesting for lovers of both detective stories and intellectual prose..