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A Sunlit Weapon

The thrilling wartime mystery
By Jacqueline Winspear
Series: Maisie Dobbs
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A Sunlit Weapon by Jacqueline Winspear follows investigator Maisie Dobbs as she navigates the complexities of wartime espionage. Tasked with solving the mystery of an aircraft accident and a series of air attacks, Maisie finds herself unraveling a web of secrecy that could have grave implications. Set against the backdrop of World War II, this gripping crime and thriller book combines historical intrigue with personal stakes.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by historical mysteries set during wartime, especially involving strong female characters with a knack for solving complex cases. With a gripping blend of espionage, intriguing plots, and rich period detail, it's a perfect pick for readers who appreciate a riveting crime thriller with a historical twist.

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A Sunlit Weapon

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October 1942. Jo Hardy, an Air Transport Auxiliary ferry pilot, is delivering a Spitfire to Biggin Hill Aerodrome when she has the terrifying experience of coming under fire from the ground. In a bid to find out who was trying to take down her aircraft, she returns on foot to the area and discovers an African American soldier bound and gagged in an old barn. A few days later, another ferry pilot crashes and is killed in the same area of Kent. Although the death has been attributed to 'pilot error', Jo believes there is a connection between all three events, and she wants desperately to help the soldier, who is now in the custody of American military police.

Jo is advised to take her suspicions to Maisie Dobbs. As the psychologist investigator delves into the case, she discovers the attempt to take down ferry pilots and the plight of the Black American soldier are inextricably linked with the visit to Britain by the First Lady of the United States, Eleanor Roosevelt.

Maisie must work with speed to uncover the depth of connection, to save the life of the president's wife and a soldier caught in the crosshairs of those who would see them both dead.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780749028329

Publisher: Allison & Busby

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Allison & Busby

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 416

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Jacqueline Winspear Series: Maisie Dobbs

About the Author

Jacqueline Winspear is the author of the New York Times bestsellers The American Agent and The Consequences of Fear, as well as fourteen other bestselling Maisie Dobbs novels. Originally from the UK, Winspear now lives in the USA.

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