Early 1938. Maisie Dobbs is back in England. She is intercepted on a walk by two Secret Service men. The German government has agreed to release a British subject from prison, but only into the hands of his family. The Secret Service want Maisie - who bears a striking resemblance to the daughter - to retrieve the man from the outskirts of Munich.
It''s early 1938, and Maisie Dobbs is back in England. On a fine yet chilly morning, as she walks towards Fitzroy Square - a place of many memories - she is intercepted by Brian Huntley and Robert MacFarlane of the Secret Service. The German government has agreed to release a British subject from prison, but only if he is handed over to a family member. Because the man''s wife is bedridden and his daughter has been killed in an accident, the Secret Service wants Maisie - who bears a striking resemblance to the daughter - to retrieve the man from Dachau, on the outskirts of Munich.The British government is not alone in its interest in Maisie''s travel plans. Her nemesis - the man she holds responsible for her husband''s death - has learned of her journey, and is also desperate for her help.Traveling into the heart of Nazi Germany, Maisie encounters unexpected dangers - and finds herself questioning whether it''s time to return to the work she loved. But the Secret Service may have other ideas . . .
- | Author: Jacqueline Winspear
- | Publisher: Allison & Busby
- | Publication Date: Sep 22, 2016
- | Number of Pages:
- | Language: eng
- | Binding: Paperback / softback
- | ISBN-13: 9780749020989
- | ISBN-10: 0749020989
- Author:
- Jacqueline Winspear
- Publisher:
- Allison & Busby
- Publication Date:
- Sep 22, 2016
- Language:
- eng
- Binding:
- Paperback / softback
- ISBN-13:
- 9780749020989
- ISBN10:
- 0749020989