Strangers in Time

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During one of the fiercest conflicts the world has ever known, three strangers' lives collide as they confront the raining bombs of their present and the explosive secrets of their past in this historical drama from the no. 1 bestselling author David Baldacci. Charlie Matters' life... Read More
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Strangers in Time

A pulse-pounding story of courage and survival in the darkest times from the multimillion-copy number one bestselling author.

A compelling story of courage and survival in wartime London, from the multi-million copy number one bestselling author.

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During one of the fiercest conflicts the world has ever known, three strangers' lives collide as they confront the raining bombs of their present and the explosive secrets of their past in this historical drama from the no. 1 bestselling author David Baldacci.

Charlie Matters' life has always been a fight for survival. Orphaned, and with no prospects, Charlie steals what he needs, living day-to-day until he can enlist in the battle against the Germans. He emerges miraculously unscathed from the Blitz, but there's no telling when the next bomb will fall, and whether it will be the one to end his life.

Molly Wakefield's dreams of a joyful homecoming are all she's had to hold on to after being evacuated to the countryside via 'Operation Pied Piper' five years before. But when she finally returns to the city, Molly faces a London changed beyond recognition, and the devastating news that neither of her parents are there.

Charlie and Molly's paths converge when they both seek solace at 'The Book Keep', where they find an unexpected ally and protector in the bookshop's owner, widower Ignatius Oliver. But the trio's newfound peace is jeopardized as past secrets catch up with them: Charlie's illicit activities have not gone unnoticed; an ominous shadow has trailed Molly since her return; and Ignatius is burdened by a secret that contributed to his wife's death. Can they help one another survive this turbulent time? Or will they be ripped apart from the last people they hold dear?

Strangers in Time is a gripping tale of courage and survival even in the darkest of times, from the multi-million copy no. 1 bestselling author.


KILLER TWISTS. HEROES TO BELIEVE IN. TRUST BALDACCI.

'One of the world's best thriller masters' - Daily Mail

'Baldacci is still peerless' - The Sunday Times

'One of the all-time best thriller authors' - Lisa Gardner

'Baldacci delivers, every time!' - Lisa Scottoline

'A master storyteller' - Associated Press

'Baldacci cuts everyone's grass - Grisham's, Ludlum's, even Patricia Cornwell's - and more than gets away with it' - People

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781035015801

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 October 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pan Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 336g

Pages: 496

About the Author

David Baldacci is one of the world's bestselling and favourite thriller writers. A former trial lawyer with a keen interest in world politics, he has specialist knowledge in the US political system and intelligence services. His first book, Absolute Power, became an instant international bestseller, with the movie starring Clint Eastwood a major box office hit. He has since written more than fifty bestsellers featuring, most recently, Travis Devine, Amos Decker, Aloysius Archer and Mickey Gibson. David is also the co-founder, along with his wife, of the Wish You Well Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting literacy efforts across the US. Killer twists. Heroes to believe in. Trust Baldacci.

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