Manning Coles Books

This writing partnership, operating under the pseudonym Manning Coles, masterfully crafts thrilling espionage narratives. Their stories often blend realism with a lighter, whimsical touch, delving into the intricate world of intelligence operations and international intrigue. The characters they create are brought to life through sharp dialogue and well-constructed plots, offering readers a compelling glimpse into a life lived in the shadows. Their skill in capturing suspense alongside human emotion makes them memorable storytellers within the thriller genre.

The Man in the Green Hat
280 pages
10 hours of reading
A British diplomat, looking natty in a green hat, walks into the brooding hills above Lake Como and disappears. The police investigate but can uncover no clues or evidence. This is a job for British Intelligence in the person of none other than the intrepid Tommy Hambledon. Hambledon takes on Italy's vicious underworld, is diverted by some society types, and side-steps some unrepentant fascists in this rapid-transit chase for a mastermind and a hidden treasure.

The Man in the Green Hat