'Behind The Narrow Street' is a mystery, romance novel with a strong historical background. It takes place on the Caribbean island of Trinidad during World War 2 where the Americans had three army bases. Many entertainment facilities were established for the 'Yankee' servicemen in transit to the European front. The well known calypso, 'Drinking rum and Coca Cola' was the antidote to this bleak time in the island's history. An American airman, Robert Lambert, falls in love with a young prostitute, Anna. With his growing fear of what awaits him on the continent, he decides to desert his post....