Spy and code-breaker extraordinaire Maggie Hope returns to war-weary London, where she is thrust into the dangerous hunt for a monster, as the New York Times bestselling mystery series for fans of Jacqueline Winspear, Charles Todd, and Anne Perry continues.
England, 1942. The Nazisâ relentless Blitz may have paused, but Londonâs nightly blackouts continue. Now, under the cover of darkness, a madman is brutally killing and mutilating young women in eerie and exact re-creations of Jack the Ripperâs crimes. Whatâs more, heâs targeting women who are reporting for duty to be Winston Churchillâs spies and saboteurs abroad. The officers at MI-5 quickly realize they need the help of special agent Maggie Hope to find the killer dubbed âthe Blackout Beast.â A trap is set. But once the murderer has his sights on Maggie, not even Buckingham Palace can protect the resourceful spy from her fate.
Praise for The Queenâs Accomplice
âMaggie is a thoughtful spy whose dangerous escapades never disappoint.ââKirkus Reviews
âA fine historical mystery given a feminist slant.ââBooklist
âPlausible and elegant . . . Like all MacNealâs novels, this one ends on a cliffhanger that will leave readers eagerly awaiting Maggieâs next adventure.ââShelf Awareness
âWorks as a suspenseful stand-alone . . . interesting and informative . . . wartime London is vividly portrayed . . . recommended for those who like their historical mysteries with a large dose of suspense.ââHistorical Novel Society
âFor those who are Maggie Hope diehards, this latest in the series is sure to satisfy.ââReviewing the Evidence
âMacNealâs meticulous research shines through on every page, and pays off with a wartime atmosphere that feels real.ââCrimespree Magazine
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