Harry Lampeter and the Unholy Alliance

Harry Lampeter and the Return to Steam, Book 4

By: Roger Ley

Narrated by: Craig Bowles

A satire at the expense of the establishment, but as Harry Lampeter says, "If you can’t take a joke, you shouldn’t have joined."

Two years after he blew up the Channel Tunnel to foil the Franco-German invasion, Harry Lampeter returns to England, hoping for employment with MI6. The political climate in Europe has changed. The Roman Catholic Church, led by mad Pope Benedict XVII, is attempting to fill the power vacuum in Europe by reviving the Holy Roman Empire, with himself as Emperor. The CIA has other ideas, as do the leaders of the European nations.

Harry discovers that his half-sister, Emma, and her daughter are being held at the Mary Magdalen Hospital for Penitent Women and sets out to release them. Meanwhile, Ms R returns in a new guise, burning with anger and seeking revenge on her former boss, Brigadier Crisp, the head of MI6.

©2025 Roger Ley (P)2025 Roger Ley

Super Funny, Steampunk, Alternate Future

Harry Lampeter is back! This super humorous alternate future romp takes a satirical look at Anglican & Catholic Church politics. What if the Catholic Church used what is learned in the confessional as an international intelligence gathering operation? While #4 in a steam punk series, this book would work well as a stand alone and is not as heavily steam punk. Craig Bowles is back as the perfect Harry Lampeter narrator. 5 stars!

Good addition to the series

Overall the series has been great. Story has been thoughtfully developed & narration very good. The book, like the others, could have been more developed & thus a longer listen. The framework is there but it's missing the meat. The references to the Martin bug & others really ties the series together. Overall a very good & short listen!

Harry and the unholy alliance

This was another terrific story in the series.Narration by Craig Bowles was excellent!I totally enjoyed it!

Fantastic Book!

I really enjoyed Harry Lampeter and the Unholy Alliance. Roger Ley has a way of telling a story that feels effortless but keeps you hooked the whole time. The characters are sharp, funny, and easy to root for, and the plot has just the right amount of twists to keep things interesting. It felt like catching up with an old friend who always has a wild story to tell. I’ll definitely be reading and listening to more from this author.

Mrs R at it again

I found the story interesting, but to me way to much religious involvement in this book.
I find Harry's part in this Story not as involved as he usually is. Mostly the story seemed centered around Mrs R and her screams. Narrator does a good job with the various characters voices and the entire storyline.