Euphemia Martin’s sixteenth gripping mystery is a nail-biting adventure of espionage and suspense set at the beginning of the Great War.
It is 1914 and war is underway. A group of French actors has become trapped in Britain and some of them are seeking political asylum, among these is a mathematician with whom Euphemia’s friend, Mary, has been corresponding. He joined the troupe with the express intention of making it to Britain and to Mary before the war began.
Euphemia’s new commander sends her undercover to the theatre where the company is finishing its run, and he instructs Fitzroy to remain on medical leave. But Fitzroy has never been one to obey orders. Meanwhile, Euphemia’s husband, Bertram, lies critically ill in hospital and Euphemia must employ all her strength to stay focussed on her mission. With actors and agents playing roles both on and off stage, the toughest challenge is knowing who to trust…
It is 1914 and war is underway. A group of French actors has become trapped in Britain and some of them are seeking political asylum, among these is a mathematician with whom Euphemia’s friend, Mary, has been corresponding. He joined the troupe with the express intention of making it to Britain and to Mary before the war began.
Euphemia’s new commander sends her undercover to the theatre where the company is finishing its run, and he instructs Fitzroy to remain on medical leave. But Fitzroy has never been one to obey orders. Meanwhile, Euphemia’s husband, Bertram, lies critically ill in hospital and Euphemia must employ all her strength to stay focussed on her mission. With actors and agents playing roles both on and off stage, the toughest challenge is knowing who to trust…
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A sparkling and witty crime debut with a female protagonist to challenge Miss Marple
Impeccable historical detail with a light touch
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