wartime-security
The chapter highlights the strict security measures and protocols in place at Kensington Palace during wartime, including guarded access and restrictions on parking and movement.
1 chapter across 1 book
All Clear (2010)Connie Willis
In this chapter, Ernest and Cess transport the unconscious Colonel von Sprecht to Kensington Palace amidst the tension of wartime London, carefully navigating security and the risk of exposure. Ernest attempts to contact Major Atherton by phone but is repeatedly thwarted, while also grappling with the possibility of encountering familiar people, including Eileen and the Hodbin children, which heightens his anxiety about the mission's success. The chapter ends with the colonel safely handed over and Ernest and Cess preparing to try again to reach Atherton, underscoring the urgency and precariousness of their operation.