No Precious Truth; spies, espionage and subterfuge

As a fan of wartime, gritty thrillers, I was immediately attracted to No Precious Truth, the first novel in a new crime series. Steeped in historical detail, this novel is refreshing as its protagonist is…

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The Secret Detective Agency; intriguing, historical cosy crime

I do enjoy a cosy crime novel. I also love the intrigue and subterfuge that comes from a good spy story. And then as many of my blog followers know, I’m also a big fan…

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Cut and Run; dark and gritty

Set in France against the backdrop of World War 1, Cut and Run is a gritty and interesting crime thriller. Written by established author Alec Marsh (known for the Drabble and Harris series), Cut and…

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The London Bookshop Affair; a stunning Cold War novel

Wow! What an all-consuming novel The London Bookshop Affair is. I can’t stop thinking about the world of espionage inspired by true historical figures and events that bestselling author Louise Fein has created. This is…

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The Keeper of Hidden Books; brilliant wartime fiction

Inspired by true events in Warsaw during World War 2, The Keeper of Hidden Books is a truly powerful novel full of poignancy and love. It is heart wrenching and raw as it depicts the…

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