Delve into the depths of deception and intrigue with 'Mystery in the Channel', a detective novel penned by Freeman Wills Crofts. When a Newhaven-Dieppe Ferry stumbles upon a yacht obstructing its path, a grim discovery awaits—a double murder. As Inspector French of Scotland Yard takes charge of the investigation, he unravels a web of financial turmoil and hidden motives. With the securities firm's impending collapse and the disappearance of key figures, French must navigate through false leads and international destinations to expose the truth. Amidst a backdrop of elusive alibis, he uncovers a shocking tale of betrayal and cold-blooded murder, where no one is as they seem.