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The Moth Man is the story exploring a family surviving in an ever-emerging Ireland, it is the story of 'the lost boy' who ran to London to escape the oppression of growing up in a culture, which he found oppressive filled with cloying lies and an oblique lack of love and understanding. Like a ghost the shadow of the lost boy lives on in his family, both admired and reviled, what happens to him, how do the family fair with so much hidden hurt. A gentle father, admired and loved, his scientific nature denied to him. A mother hated and misunderstood, and the inability for generational healing to exist without true leadership.

Embark on a gripping journey through the gritty streets of London, where thirteen-year-old Justin Blackstock's life takes a harrowing turn. While on a trip with his father, Justin bears witness to the chilling murder of a young Russian girl. But the danger doesn't end there - desperate to protect his son, Justin's father, Rob, becomes entangled in the treacherous web of London street gangs, which ultimately leads to the unthinkable: the abduction of his own daughter. Rob finds himself thrust into a shadowy world he never anticipated, confronting secrets that should have remained buried. Now, he must navigate the treacherous landscape of organized gangs and corrupt police officers, who are under the enigmatic command of a figure known only as The Inspector. Unbeknownst to them all, they are in a fierce race against the notorious Russian Mafia, each vying to secure a gemstone rumoured to hold the key to uncovering the long-lost Russian Crown Jewels. As Rob's family teeters on the edge of destruction, he becomes their last hope. Determined to save his loved ones, Rob embarks on a perilous quest to unmask The Inspector and retrieve the priceless jewel himself. Along the way, he encounters the captivating Susan Williams, an ex-military crime investigator whose courage and tenacity match his own. Together, they delve deeper into the heart of darkness, pursuing The Inspector across the treacherous landscapes of Russia, until they finally confront the menacing leaders of the Russian Mafia.

En kvinde findes dræbt på en regnvåd gade i London. Tilsyneladende kørt ned af en flugtbilist. Dødsfaldet viser sig at være en brik i et indviklet puslespil, hvor adskillige brikker mangler. Samtidig oplever den verdensberømte violinvirtuos Gideon Davies sit livs krise. Midt under en vigtig koncert mister han pludselig evnen til at spille på sit instrument. Traumet kaster ham ud i en voldsom selvransagelse, der langsomt afdækker pinefulde oplevelser. Men kan han stole på sin hukommelse? Hvad bygger på omgivelsernes gengivelse af fortiden, og hvad er hans egen erindring? Og hvordan kommer man ud af et eksistentielt blackout? Politiinspektør Thomas Lynley og Barbara Havers, kommer på den gådefulde og tragiske sag, hvor de føres ned i en undergrund af rystende hemmeligheder, løgne og selvbedrag, som involverer deres egne følelser og privatliv i ubehagelig grad. Inspector Lynley-serien er den amerikanske krimistjerne Elisabeth Georges mest kendte bøger. Sammen med sin klodsede og irriterende, men glimtvis geniale assistent, Barbara Havers, opklarer den aristokratiske kriminalkommissær, Thomas Lynley, mordsager i London. De første 11 bind i serien blev filmatiseret af BBC i perioden 2001-2007.Elizabeth George (f. 1949) er en amerikansk krimiforfatter. De fleste af hendes romaner udspiller sig i Storbritannien, og hun er særlig kendt for krimiserien om Thomas Lynley og Barbara Havers fra Scotland Yard. George debuterede som forfatter i 1988 med "En fars begær", som indbragte hende en Agatha Award. Hendes bøger er oversat til flere sprog.

Elizabeth George har gjort det igen - skrevet en grum historie, som man ikke kan lægge fra sig. - LitteratursidenEn massemorder er på spil i London. Ofrene er unge drenge, og da flere af dem er af udenlandsk herkomst, hævder offentligheden såvel som religiøse og politiske ledere og ikke mindst pressen, at politiets langsommelighed i opklaringen af mordene er udtryk for grov racisme.Det bliver kriminalkommissær Thomas Lynley, der får sagen, og da han forsøger at få Barbara Havers genindsat i den rang, hun tidligere har haft, og desuden selv vil bestemme, hvordan efterforskningen skal føres, møder han alvorlig modstand hos den øverste ledelse i New Scotland Yard.De bestialske mord fortsætter, og konflikterne i gruppen tager til, alt imens kravet fra offentligheden om en hurtig og effektiv løsning bliver mere og mere massivt.George har skabt langtidsholdbare personer, Havers og hendes skønne respektløse hurtighed er den mest interessante at følge. En lang intenst spændende bog med substans nok til alle 545 sider. Lene Kristiansen, lektør.Kendere ved, hvad der venter, når amerikanske Elizabeth George er på banen med endnu en moppedreng af en krimi: Mange timers underholdning i selskab med den legendariske og aristokratiske Thomas Lynley fra New Scotland Yard og hans kiksede, irriterende, men alligevel uundværlige assistent Barbara Havers ... Kan en amerikaner skrive en engelsk krimi, der er mere engelsk end englændernes egne? Elizabeth George har gjort det igen - skrevet en grum historie, som man ikke kan lægge fra sig. - Litteratursiden

The LGBTQ+ story you've been waiting for: friendship, identity, attraction, disasters ... and finding your wings

This novel is about Nemo, a minor character who dies early in Dickens's Bleak House and is buried in a pauper graveyard in London. It turns out that Nemo, originally Captain Hawdon, has important relationships with the main characters of the novel. Lady Dedlock, mother of Hawdon's child Esther Summerson, flees from her husband and dies at the gates to this graveyard. Hawdon: A Prequel to Bleak House brings Nemo to life, consistent with the clues laid down by Dickens. Included in this, we follow Captain Hawdon in Afghanistan during the first Afghan war of 1839 to 1842 and then in Ireland during the great famine of the late 1840s. This is a novel about dedication in relationships, the scourge of disease, and anticolonialism in Victorian times.

The first novel in the new unputdownable crime thriller series from Best Selling Author Diane Capri! "Clever premise, unusual story, great new characters. Couldn't put it down. Don't hesitate - you want this book!!" Amazon Reviewer, 5 stars. Michael Flint promises he can find anyone, anytime, anywhere - dead or alive. Now he's forced to prove it. More than $50 million in mineral royalties are up for grabs. The legal heir has disappeared. Two Texas oil barons, who will stop at nothing to win their bitter rivalry, desperately need to locate her before it's too late. In a hunt stretching from dusty, hot West Texas to snowy Saskatchewan, Flint finds himself caught in the crossfire between dueling tycoons and greedy mercenaries out for their own piece of the pie. On Flint's side? A knack for keeping himself alive, a hard-won moral code, and buried questions about his own family that drive everything he does. With blood-pumping action and adventure, twists and turns pile up until the final nailbiting conclusion as Michael Flint searches for a woman whose very life depends on never being found. What readers are saying about Blood Trails: "Fabulous book. Could not put it down!" Amazon Reviewer, 5 stars "Great fast-paced novel! Has ALL the requirements to keep me seated and reading. Not an easy task! Very well written. An excellent read!" Amazon Reviewer, 5 stars "The best I have read this year!" Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars "Flint is today's James Bond, and I can't wait to see where his adventures will take him next!" Amazon Reviewer, 5 stars "The characters are so real and the story line keeps you in suspense." Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars "Outstanding new characters. Intriguing plots that kept me totally involved. Loved Flint and looking forward to more novels involving him and his cohorts. Whole new arena for Diane Capri. Kept me up late at night not wanting to put it down. Recommended!" Amazon Reviewer, 5 stars "In my little world of mysteries and thrillers, what gives me the greatest joy? Easy: Characters I enjoy reading about and - be still my heart - discovering that I'll be able to read about them again and again as part of a series. So color me delighted to find this book, which introduces "heir hunter" Michael Flint." Net Galley Reviewer, 5 stars "Flint strikes sparks - then fire! The action comes fast and furious. There's great procedural/forensic detail and engaging looks at each character with very well executed and exciting twists and turns, enough to keep things in suspense right up until the final page. Diane has not only given us a truly fascinating novel, she's laid the foundation for an epic new franchise populated with truly memorable characters." Amazon Reviewer, 5 stars Award winning New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author DIANE CAPRI Does It Again in the Michael Flint, Heir Hunter Thrillers

Could a cold case hold the key to a brutal murder?Spring 1930. In the quiet streets of Craynebrook, a sinister presence lurks in the shadows, ready to pounce on the unsuspecting women of the suburban London town. After every attack, the assailant disappears into the night, leaving behind no trace, no witnesses, and no clues for Detective Inspector Matthew Stannard to follow.Until one attack turns deadly and a reporter suggests a connection with an unsolved local murder, opening up a new avenue of investigation which, Matthew hopes, will give him the lead he so desperately needs.But with a long list of suspects and a dearth of tangible evidence, Matthew's confidence in his ability to find the killer wavers.Does the truth lie buried in the past? Or will digging into an old murder put other women at risk?

EN GRIBENDE QUEER-ROMANCE OM FORBUDT KÆRLIGHED, EN FAREFULD MISSION OG TO MENNESKER, DER IKKE KUNNE VÆRE MERE FORSKELLIGE ...London, 1750: Kit Webb er gået på pension. Livet som landevejsrøver er forbi, og nu ejer han sit eget kaffehus. Klientellet er broget og røverhistorierne mange, men Kit savner spændingen.Pludselig braser den smukke, arrogante lord Percy Holland ind i Kits kaffehus og liv. Kit er en berygtet mand med mange talenter, og Percy har desperat brug for hjælp til at stjæle en bog, som hans far aldrig slipper af syne.Kit indvilliger i at lære lorden sine tricks, og snart er det ikke kun bogen, men også Percys hjerte, som er i fare for at blive stjålet. Men er der nogensinde håb for kærlighed mellem en lord og en landevejsrøver?En lovløs gentlemans principper er første bog i London Highwaymen-serien om landevejsrøvere, der har lagt deres lovløse dage på hylden, såvel som aristokrater, der ser snittet til at tage loven i egen hånd.Skrevet om bogen:”Skarp, begavet og åh-så-dejligt-svimlende … En lovløs gentlemans principper minder mig om, hvorfor Cat Sebastian er en forfatter, der peaker lige nu.” – Erin Sterling”Cat Sebastian er ekspert i at skildre de to heltes sårbarhed og elskelige karaktertræk.” – Library Journal”En lovløs gentlemans principper vil ikke kun overraske og glæde fans af Cat Sebastian og queer romance, men også nye læsere af begge.” – The Book Page”En hjertelig historisk romance, som skriver den umulige kærlighed frem ... en eks-landevejsrøver og en aristokrat. Det bliver næsten ikke mere vanskeligt.” – Lektørudtalelse

»Du hast es mir verdammt nochmal versprochen!«Es hat eine Rettungsaktion von siebzehn Stunden gebraucht, damit Sky endlich den Mut aufbringen konnte, ihrem besten Freund ihre Liebe zu gestehen. Sie dachte, ihr Happy End wäre besiegelt, doch da hat sie noch nicht geahnt, welche Hürden sie überwinden muss.Sky und Caleb lieben sich, können nicht mehr ohneeinander. Sie kennen sich fast ihr Leben lang und wissen alles übereinander, zumindest glauben sie das. Ihre Beziehung besteht wie jede andere auch, nicht nur aus glücklichen Momenten. Doch was ist, wenn sich die schlechten Momente früher als erwartet ankündigen?

Verlangen entgegen der Sitte,Leidenschaft gegen jede Vernunft,Liebe im Kampf mit Intrigen und Hass.Luisa weiß so gut wie nichts über ihre Herkunft. Als Mündel eines wohlhabenden Geschäftsmannes weigert sie sich, eine arrangierte Ehe einzugehen. Damit sie die Härte eines einfachen Lebens kennenlernt, schickt ihr Ziehvater sie auf die Farm seines Schwiegersohns - jenen Ort, an dem Luisa als Baby ausgesetzt wurde.Über den Dächern des viktorianischen Londons begegnet Luisa ihrem Schicksal und verschenkt waghalsig ihr Herz.Ihre folgenschwere Wahl verspricht jedoch nicht bloß Leidenschaft und tiefe Gefühle, sondern zieht Luisa ins Zentrum eines gefährlichen Netzes aus Obsession und Intrigen.Als der Kampf um die Liebe in einer Katastrophe zu enden droht, tritt Luisas Vergangenheit auf den Plan. Doch die Enthüllung ihrer wahren Identität birgt eine noch größere Gefahr ...Der Auftakt zur Opfer-der-Tugend-Serie.Vergiss deinen Alltag und tritt ein in die facettenreichen Schatten des 19. Jahrhunderts ...

It's November 1920. The stage is set at the Royal Albert Hall London for the First Royal Variety Performance and the assassins are in situ. The Cheka's agents Smirnov and Putin and the KKK hitmen Lucky Luciano and Bugsy Siegel are in the audience, tooled up. The Royal Family are in the Royal Box. Will the assassins make their hits or is there a twist to the tale? Want to know? Read this fantastic final instalment of the Awesome Lives of Tommy Twicer and the part played by Albert the Duke of York, the future King George VI and father of HRH Elizabeth II to find out.

Spies meet romance meet popstars in this thrilling follow up to Stars and Smoke by bestselling author Marie Lu.A year has passed since superstar Winter and secret agent Sydney Cossette went undercover - on a dangerous mission to bring down the baddest man in London.Winter hasn't stopped thinking about Sydney since, and she's been trying not to think about himFamily secrets and nasty newspapers has Winter desperate to re-enter the secret world. And it's not long before he gets his chance.Sydney is back, and this time the mission goes right to the heart of the United States of America. A rescue gone wrong, an assassination attempt - and the return of an old flame - puts Winter right back into the action . . . and into a country on the brink of chaos.And when a murder accusation has Sydney on the run, suddenly it's not just a life at stake, but all-out war.'Stars and Smoke is a propulsive and thrilling joyride from start to finish'Adam Silevra, author of They Both Die at the End, on Stars and Smoke'Sexy, funny, action-packed, full of killer characters ready to break your heart and look good doing it. Marie Lu always delivers.'Leigh Bardugo, author of Shadow and Bone, on Stars and Smoke

Quite simply, this book is a work of genius - Matthew Parris, The SpectatorAn essential study of post-war gay London life... one of the best anthologies I have ever read - John Self, The ObserverWith it's wide-ranging selection, generous biographical notes and provocative bibliography, Some Men in London is a serious and important contribution to our understanding of Britain up to today - Fiona Sampson, The TabletAn absolutely extraordinary book ... about actually what life was like for homosexual men in London in the 1940s and the 1950s... It's amazing - Dominic Sandbrook The first part of a major new anthology which uncovers the rich reality of life for queer men in LondonIn the 1940s, it was believed that homosexuality had been becoming more widespread in the aftermath of war. A moral panic ensued, centred around London as the place to which gay men gravitated.In a major new anthology, Peter Parker explores what it was actually like for queer men in London in this period, whether they were well-known figures such as John Gielgud, 'Chips' Channon and E.M. Forster, or living lives of quiet - or occasionally rowdy - anonymity in pubs, clubs, more public places of assignation, or at home. It is rich with letters, diaries, psychological textbooks, novels, films, plays and police records, covering a wide range of viewpoints, from those who deplored homosexuality to those who campaigned for its decriminalisation.This first volume, from 1945 to 1959, details a community forced to live at constant risk of blackmail or prison. Yet it also shows a thriving and joyous subculture, one that enriched a mainstream culture often ignorant of its debt to gay creators. Some Men In London is a testament to queer life, which was always much more complex than newspapers, governments and the Metropolitan Police Force imagined.

Soho, London, 1958. Three women. One boarding house. A secret that could shatter everything. 'Gripping... Julie Owen Moylan vividly recreates drab, grey postwar London and her characters are convincing to the end' THE TIMES, 'BEST NEW HISTORICAL FICTION' 'Psychologically astute and emotionally absorbing, this is a heartfelt read' DAILY MAIL 'Emotional, immersive and utterly absorbing' JENNIFER SAINT ---- West London, 1958. 73 Dove Street is a shabby house in a shabby street. But this boarding house's attic room suits newcomer Edie Budd very well. It's somewhere to hide. Tommie, on the second floor, is up in Soho every night. There's a man she's pursuing - whether he wants her or not. Landlady Phyllis has thrown out her cheating husband. She's burned his belongings in the street. Sometimes there's no going back. Three survivors living under one roof. Each alone nursing their secret hurts - and hopes. Because opening your heart could save or destroy you...----'A wonderfully evocative, immersive novel that brings 50s London to life, from the smog and the nightlife to attitudes towards women . . . a vivid, absorbing and ultimately uplifting read' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'The sense of time and place is beautifully evocative. It's about pride and shame and love and loss and ultimately hope' LAURA SHEPHERD-ROBINSON 'Once again, Julie Owen Moylan has created a world that feels completely real and vivid' JODIE CHAPMAN 'From the Rivoli Ballroom to the seedy nightlife of Soho, the characters leap off the page in this compelling mystery' WOMAN & HOME 'A beautiful story of friendship and new beginnings' BEST 'Gripping and atmospheric' RED

'This debut novel about womanhood and expectations will be one of the most exciting of the year' INDEPENDENT, the best fiction books to read in 2024'A young woman's life, told through the men she has dated. With glorious attention to detail and emotional fluency, Dunn charts the ways in which we are built and broken by love' PANDORA SYKES***An irresistible and achingly relatable debut novel for anyone who has ever had to let go of what they thought their life would look like and open themselves up to the dizzying possibilities of chance.Elliot. Joe. Tommy. Nathanael. Wren. Oliver. Malik. Zach. Frank. Patrick. Noah. These are the men Margot has loved, liked, lusted over.Since she was seventeen, she's pictured them like stepping stones - each one bringing her closer to finding someone to share her life with and, eventually, father the children she's always imagined in her future.From her first sexual encounter, to her first love, from grown-up dilemmas to spontaneous thrills, she's soaked up every experience available to her, discovering friendship, joy and despair. Through all of this she's refined her search until she believes she's arrived at 'the ending' to her story.So how did she find herself here, single at thirty-four, and about to make the biggest decision of her life?'Raw, funny and beautiful . . . A really gorgeously observed novel about youth and womanhood' DAISY BUCHANAN, author of Careering'Relatable, poignant and gripping ... I read it in a single day' LIBBY PAGE, author of The Lido'Warm, witty, wise . . . A thoughtful and moving portrait that made me laugh and cry' CHLOË ASHBY, author of Wet Paint

Vi er i London. Året er 1929 ¿ i starten af Poirots karriere som privatdetektiv. Under en frokost bliver Poirot forstyrret af en ung dame, som fortæller, at hun vil blive myrdet. Hun er bange, men beder ham alligevel indtrængende om ikke at afsløre morderen, eftersom hun har fortjent sin død, og drabet er retfærdigt. Den dødsensangste unge kvindes forsvinden sætter alligevel Poirot i gang med jagten på en seriemorder, som efterlader en guldmanchetknap med initialerne PIJ i munden på sine ofre.-

John Fitz-James bringt Alisa täglich um den Verstand. So sexy er auch aussieht, so kalt und skrupellos gibt er sich als Chef. Immer wieder geraten beide aneinander. Alisa ist so genervt, dass sie regelmäßig kündigen will, bringt es jedoch nicht übers Herz, ihre Kolleginnen zu verlassen. Zu Alisas Geburtstag überlegen sich daher ihre Freundinnen etwas ganz Besonderes. Sie arrangieren ein Date für Alisa mit einem Callboy. Als Alisa nichts ahnend in dem Clubzimmer auftaucht, traut sie ihren Augen nicht ... John Fitz-James ist ein Millonär, der mehr Geheimnisse hat, als gut für ihn ist! Ein spannender Liebesroman vor der Kulisse Londons.

The dying wish of Rose's father is that she and her brother survive the plague rampaging through London in 1665. Armed with the last creation their father made in his apothecary, Rose and Lem hope to protect themselves against the sickness, but as word about the special oil blend spreads, they must also protect themselves against thieves.

*SHORTLISTED FOR THE VAL McDERMID DEBUT AWARD 2024*Richard Osman meets MasterChef. In this cookery school, murder is on the menu...'If Agatha Christie were to go on Masterchef, this novel would be the result.' Clare Pooley'A deliciously dark slice of murder and mystery.' Chris WhitakerA recipe for disaster.When chef Paul Delamare takes a job teaching at an exclusive residential cookery school in Belgravia, the only thing he expects his students to murder is his taste buds. But on the first night, the unthinkable happens: someone turns up dead...The school rests on a knife-edge.The police are convinced Paul is the culprit. After all, he's good with a blade, was first on the scene - and everyone knows it doesn't take much to push a chef over the edge. To prove his innocence, he must find the killer. Could it be one of his students? Or the owner of the school - a woman with secrets and a murky past?It all boils down to murder.If Paul can't solve the mystery fast - as well as teach his students how to make a perfect hollandaise sauce - he'll be next to get the chop.Readers love Knife Skills for Beginners!'The perfect blend of The Great British Baking Show and Agatha Christie.''A fun mystery full of quirks and fun characters that will leave you guessing.''A welcome addition to the cosy crime genre.''Sharp, incisive, cutting - and that's just the prose!'

'Gorgeous' Observer * 'Profoundly moving' Financial Times * 'Electrifying' Daily MailHow do you find the courage to make your own life? An unputdownable novel about first love set in 1960s London from Sunday Times bestselling Rose TremainMarianne is fifteen when she falls helplessly and absolutely in love with Simon. Simon owns a Morris Minor, is in his final year at school and has a dazzling future ahead of him. Desperate to escape the stifling 1950s suburbs she has been raised in, Marianne feels sure she will be able to find true happiness with him.However a twist of fate sees Simon's glittering future dashed, and with it, Marianne's dreams. He flees the country and Marianne, realising she will now have to make a life of her own, moves to London determined to reinvent herself. But Marianne cannot let go of that first all-encompassing love and all the while Simon is in Paris, nursing a secret that will alter everything.'A perfect Tremain novel... English, dark and yearning... Remarkable... Tremain shows us the things that make every human life extraordinary' The Times'A complex tale of becoming that's moving, evocative and mesmerising in its acuity' Mail on Sunday*A Sunday Times Book of the Year** Shortlisted for the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction *READERS LOVE ABSOLUTELY AND FOREVER:'Heartrending, funny, unputdownable' 5*****'An undoubted modern classic' 5*****'Marianne will remain with me as a friend' 5*****'A masterclass in character and world building ... the writing is just sublime' 5*****

'Everyone should be screaming about it' MONICA HEISEYWIFE. HUSBAND. BEST FRIEND. What if your two favourite people hated each other with a passion?A nice house, a carefree life, a doting husband, a best friend who never leaves your side. You couldn't ask for more. There's just one problem: your husband and best friend love you, but they hate each other. Over a single day, wife, husband and best friend Temi toe the lines of compromise and betrayal. Slowly, their lives begin to unravel, until a startling discovery throws everyone's integrity into question...'Funny, terrifically entertaining' DAILY MAIL'A treat... this millennial noir is a taut exploration of culture and the politics of relationships' BOLU BABALOLA'A tense read that will have you glued to your beach chair!' JENNY JACKSONREADERS LOVE THE THREE OF US'I devoured this brilliant book in one sitting''Compulsive reading...it's extremely hard to put down''Agbaje-Williams is definitely one to watch''An excellent book club read''The characters all felt completely real...utterly brilliant''I absolutely loved this book!'

'Re-imagines a story of gay men in London 200 years ago and under the pain of their betrayal and injustice, he uncovers loyalty and above all, love' SIR IAN MCKELLAN'An imaginative, layered, clever story' THE TIMESLondon, 1809. By day, minister John Church preaches to a congregation of commonfolk in Southwark. By night, he is drawn to the secretive, alluring world of a molly house on Vere Street. There, ordinary men reinvent themselves as outrageous queens: lads on the make flirt with labourers and princes alike, and John finds himself ordaining marriages between men.When he meets the unworldly and free-thinking Ned, one of a group of African abolitionists who attend his chapel, John falls in love with Ned's tender nature and discovers how quickly desire can turn to obsession.Based on the true story of one of the most important events in queer history, RADICAL LOVE is a sensuous and prescient story about gender and sexuality, and how the most vulnerable survive in dangerous times.'One of the boldest novelistic explorations of desire I have read in some time' KEIRAN GODDARD'Compellingly real' DAILY MAIL

EN NEW YORK TIMES-BESTSELLERSERIEI vanviddets kløer er sjette bind i Jacqueline Winspears populære historiske spændingsserie om den rådsnare privatdetektiv Maisie Dobbs i mellemkrigstidens London.LONDON, 1931. Midt i juletravlheden er Maisie Dobbs vidne til et selvmord på åben gade. Dagen efter modtager premierministeren et brev med trussel om, at mange menneskeliv vil gå tabt, hvis ikke visse krav bliver indfriet – og i brevet nævnes Maisie ved navn.Efter at være blevet afhørt og frifundet af chefpolitiinspektøren ved Scotland Yard, bliver Maisie særlig rådgiver i sagen og er snart på jagt efter en mand koldblodig nok til at udslette tusinder af uskyldige mennesker. Og opklaringsarbejdet fører Maisie mod et mørke, hvis lige hun ikke har stået over for, siden hun plejede mænd med granatchok på krigens lazaretter.