This series plunges readers into the heart of pre-World War II Europe, following an intrepid young photographer caught in a web of international intrigue and political turmoil. As tensions rise with the ascent of Adolf Hitler, she navigates dangerous secrets and espionage, traveling from the serene Italian coast to the volatile streets of Berlin. Each installment explores the merging of family mysteries with global stakes, forcing the protagonist to confront betrayal and rely solely on her own resourcefulness. It's a thrilling narrative that blends historical atmosphere with suspense and personal discovery.
A dramatic, thriller of espionage and murder, featuring Elena Standish and set in the 1930s, from New York Times bestselling writer Anne Perry.'Anne Perry's Victorian mysteries are marvels of plot construction...truly remarkable' New York Times
"Britain's secret service, MI6, has lost contact with its informant in northern Italy, just as important intel about the future plans of Austria and Nazi Germany is coming to light. And young Elena Standish, to her surprise, is the only one who can recognize MI6's man--because he's her former lover. Aiden Strother betrayed her six years before, throwing shame on her entire family. Now, with so much to prove, Elena heads to Trieste to track down Aiden and find out what happened to his handler, who has mysteriously cut off contact with Britain--Provided by publisher.