The Exile

In The Exile, a fearless freedom fighter embarks on a dangerous mission to find a missing girl amidst the chaos of postwar Europe.

Set in 1951, The Exile plunges readers into a world where the shadow of Stalin looms over Eastern Europe. As the Red Army tightens its grip, Greta, a courageous freedom fighter, is tasked with a perilous mission: to escape to the West and locate a missing girl. This girl is the daughter of a partisan general, lost in the chaos of war and exile. Greta's journey is not just a search; it is a race against time in a landscape filled with danger and intrigue.

Navigating through a Europe in ruins, Greta encounters a myriad of challenges. The so-called Free World is rife with threats from spivs, gangsters, and rival intelligence agencies, all vying for power and control. As she crosses the Iron Curtain, Greta must summon all her courage to confront the French mob, ex-Nazis, and Soviet spies. Each encounter tests her resolve and forces her to confront her own inner demons amid the glamour and temptation of postwar Paris.

The Exile serves as a gripping prequel to The Partisan, revealing the complexities of loyalty, ideology, and betrayal in a tumultuous era. Patrick Worrall crafts a vivid narrative that immerses readers in the intricacies of espionage and the human spirit's resilience. With rich detail and a compelling protagonist, this novel captures the essence of a time when allies and enemies were often indistinguishable.