Princess Elizabeth's Spy by Susan Elia MacNeal (English) Paperback Book

Description: Princess Elizabeth's Spy by Susan Elia MacNeal Maggie returns to protect Britains beloved royals against an international plot-one that could change the course of history. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Susan Elia MacNeal introduced the remarkable Maggie Hope in her acclaimed debut, Mr. Churchill s Secretary. Now, as World War II sweeps the continent and England steels itself against German attack, Maggie Hope, former secretary to Prime Minister Winston Churchill, completes her training to become a spy for MI-5. Spirited, strong-willed, and possessing one of the sharpest minds in government for mathematics and code-breaking, she fully expects to be sent abroad to gather intelligence for the British front. Instead, to her great disappointment, she is dispatched to go undercover at Windsor Castle, where she will tutor the young Princess Elizabeth in math. Yet castle life quickly proves more dangerous and deadly than Maggie ever expected. The upstairs-downstairs world at Windsor is thrown into disarray by a shocking murder, which draws Maggie into a vast conspiracy that places the entire royal family in peril. And as she races to save England from a most disturbing fate, Maggie realizes that a quick wit is her best defense, and that the smallest clues can unravel the biggest secrets, even within her own family. Notes Maggie returns to protect Britains beloved royals against an international plot - one that could change the course of history. Back Cover Secret agents expect tougher jobs than teaching maths to a teenager, but a mysterious murder turns Maggie Hopes assignment into the most vital mission of the Second World War. With a mathematical mind ideally attuned to code breaking, MI5 agent Maggie Hope is disappointed to be posted to Windsor Castle to teach the young Princess Elizabeth. But then life at the castle is thrown into turmoil by a shocking murder, leading Maggie into a sinister conspiracy that places the entire Royal Family in deadly peril. Maggie must fight for her own survival, never knowing quite whom she can trust, while finding a way to foil the plot that could bring Britain to its knees. (Constable Crime logo) Cover design: XXXXXXXXXXXXX 7.99 Flap Secret agents expect tougher jobs than teaching maths to a teenager, but a mysterious murder turns Maggie Hopes assignment into the most vital mission of the Second World War. With a mathematical mind ideally attuned to code breaking, MI5 agent Maggie Hope is disappointed to be posted to Windsor Castle to teach the young Princess Elizabeth. But then life at the castle is thrown into turmoil by a shocking murder, leading Maggie into a sinister conspiracy that places the entire Royal Family in deadly peril. Maggie must fight for her own survival, never knowing quite whom she can trust, while finding a way to foil the plot that could bring Britain to its knees. (Constable Crime logo) Cover design: XXXXXXXXXXXXX Author Biography SUSAN ELIA MACNEAL is the New York Times-bestselling author of the Maggie Hope Mystery series. She has won the Barry Award in the USA as well as being nominated for theMacavity, Dilys and Edgar Awards. Review Delightful may seem a strange word to describe a novel that takes place against the backdrop of the bombings of London during World War II, but it s appropriate for this debut novel. . . . As sweet as it is intriguing. - USA TodayA captivating, post-feminist picture of England during its finest hour. - The Denver PostDaring . . . Blends meticulous research on the era, psychological insight into Winston Churchill, and the creation of a riveting main character, Maggie Hope, into a spectacularly crafted novel. - Bookreporter Long Description Susan Elia MacNeal introduced the remarkable Maggie Hope in her acclaimed debut, Mr. Churchill s Secretary . Now, as World War II sweeps the continent and England steels itself against German attack, Maggie Hope, former secretary to Prime Minister Winston Churchill, completes her training to become a spy for MI-5. Spirited, strong-willed, and possessing one of the sharpest minds in government for mathematics and code-breaking, she fully expects to be sent abroad to gather intelligence for the British front. Instead, to her great disappointment, she is dispatched to go undercover at Windsor Castle, where she will tutor the young Princess Elizabeth in math. Yet castle life quickly proves more dangerous and deadly than Maggie ever expected. The upstairs-downstairs world at Windsor is thrown into disarray by a shocking murder, which draws Maggie into a vast conspiracy that places the entire royal family in peril. And as she races to save England from a most disturbing fate, Maggie realizes that a quick wit is her best defense, and that the smallest clues can unravel the biggest secrets, even within her own family. Review Text Delightful may seem a strange word to describe a novel that takes place against the backdrop of the bombings of London during World War II, but its appropriate for this debut novel. . . . As sweet as it is intriguing. Review Quote Delightful may seem a strange word to describe a novel that takes place against the backdrop of the bombings of London during World War II, but it s appropriate for this debut novel. . . . As sweet as it is intriguing. - USA TodayA captivating, post-feminist picture of England during its finest hour. - The Denver PostDaring . . . Blends meticulous research on the era, psychological insight into Winston Churchill, and the creation of a riveting main character, Maggie Hope, into a spectacularly crafted novel. - Bookreporter Promotional "Headline" Maggie returns to protect Britains beloved royals against an international plot--one that could change the course of history. Description for Sales People This series will recesive promotional support from the Village Green Mysteries website. Details ISBN1472114000 Author Susan Elia MacNeal ISBN-10 1472114000 ISBN-13 9781472114006 Media Book Pages 368 Series Maggie Hope Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 813.6 Audience Age 0-0 Imprint Constable Year 2015 Format Paperback Language English Audience General/Trade UK Release Date 2015-02-05 Publication Date 2015-02-04 Publisher Little Brown NZ Release Date 2015-02-04 AU Release Date 2015-02-04 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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