A Dangerous Game

Mandy Robotham author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers

Published:16th Jan '25

Should be back in stock very soon

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Enthralling must read historical fiction from the USA Today bestselling author of The German Midwife, perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah

International bestselling author Mandy Robotham returns with a brand new tale set in 1950s London.

International bestselling author Mandy Robotham returns with a brand new tale set in 1950s London.

‘A gripping story of revenge, guilt and redemption, sweetened by love.’ Daisy Wood, author of The Forgotten Bookshop in Paris

‘A truly brilliant read—I couldn’t put it down!’ Suzanne Kelman, author of The Bookseller of Paris

London, 1952. Seven years after the chaotic aftermath of World War II, London has is coming alive again, with jazz clubs and flickering cinema awnings lighting up the night sky.

But for widowed Helen ‘Dexie’ Dexter, she’s still a woman in a man’s world. She longs to prove herself as an officer in the London Metropolitan Police, yet she’s stuck intervening in domestics and making tea for her male colleagues.

Then Harri Schroder arrives, seconded from Hamburg to the Met. Haunted by the loss of his wife and child, Harri is unlike any man Dexie has ever known. Compassionate and sharp-witted, he sees her not as a threat, but as an intelligent, canny officer full of potential.

And when Harri is tasked with hunting down a Nazi war criminal-turned-respected-businessman, with connections to the upper echelons of British society, it’s Dexie he turns to for help.

But as their bond deepens, a deadly fog engulfs London. Dexie and Harri must expose the fugitive before he vanishes, risking everything for justice – and each other…

The new gripping and heart-wrenching historical fiction novel from international bestseller Mandy Robotham. Perfect for fans of Kate Quinn and Kristin Hannah.

READERS LOVE A DANGEROUS GAME:

‘This is a book with characters so well-drawn you feel you know them. Add thrills and a dash of romance, and you have a book you can't put down. Loved it!’ Deborah Swift, author of The Shadow Network

Unique and spellbinding. I couldn't put it down.’ Melanie Hudson, author of The Paris Affair

Well written, atmospheric, suspenseful, with fully developed characters, this was a five star read for me….another one I couldn’t put down.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This story kept me up late at night. I wanted to read just one more chapter until I couldn’t.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Mandy Robotham takes the reader down this chilling path with twists...

Praise for Mandy Robotham:

‘An utterly absorbing crime novel set against the evocative, fog-shrouded streets of 1950s London. Mandy Robotham masterfully combines a gripping investigation with profound character development, creating a story that is both thrilling and thought-provoking.’ Suzanne Kelman, author of The Bookseller of Paris

‘Powerful and haunting’ Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network

‘Incredibly powerful, harrowing but ultimately uplifting. I couldn’t put this down.’ Katie Fforde, author of A Rose Petal Summer

‘Another fantastic page-turner.’ LP Fergusson, author of A Dangerous Act of Kindness

‘Mandy captured a chilling sense of tension and fear, knowing what was on the horizon.’ Suzanne Goldring, author of My Name is Eva

“Intelligent and compelling.” Candis

ISBN: 9780008599256

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 28mm

Weight: 260g

384 pages