London, 1936.

Socialite and journalist Lady Pamela pens the popular ‘Agent of Influence’ column, writing wittily about fashion and high society.

For her latest piece, she interviews Wallis Simpson, the newly crowned king’s American mistress. That’s when she’s approached by MI5.

Lady Pamela’s mission: spy on Edward and Mrs Simpson and report on their connections with Nazi Germany.

As she navigates the treacherous world of international espionage, Lady Pamela uses her skills of observation and intuition to infiltrate Wallis’ inner circle.

As war clouds gather over Europe and the royal family faces its greatest ever crisis, is Lady Pamela in over her head?

This captivating and unputdownable historical novel will grip you to the very end. Perfect for fans of The Crown, Hilary Green, Kate Atkinson, Clare Marchant and Rhys Bowen.

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved being thrown into this society world with a hint of espionage. I just enjoyed this immensely!’ Educator

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What a brilliant story!! . . . I thoroughly enjoyed reading this story.’ Katrina O.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A detailed, immersive and exceptionally well-researched story. The author’s writing style is highly engaging.’ Julie H.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Absolutely fantastic historical novel . . . The novel drew me in from the first moment.’ Mary H.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Would highly recommend for those who love their historical fiction with a side of sass and flare.’ Amber M.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is an enjoyable, intelligent novel, broadly based upon fact for which the author had done in-depth research.’ Jill W.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What a thrilling spy novel!!! The history is fantastic and the detail really put you in the middle of the story.’ Sianne W.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I could not put this down!! A historical spy novel that hooks you at the beginning and you are quickly drawn into the story and lives of the characters. I loved this!!’ Lori C

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Mary Brown heads to the beautiful island of St Lucia on the holiday of a lifetime. She’s planning to relax and take things easy. But on the second evening, while walking on the beach, she finds a purse buried in the sand.

Inside it is a folded map, a key, and an invitation to a party on a boat the next evening. There’s also an identity card for someone called Cara Jeffries.

The wallet has no phone number, so Mary heads to the party on the boat the next night to hand the purse back to its owner.

But when she asks whether Cara is there, there is a stunned silence. Everyone on the boat stops and looks.

Mary is told that Cara disappeared months ago in mysterious circumstances.

No one knows what happened to her.

There are police on the boat who watch Mary carefully.
– How does Mary have Cara’s purse?
– How can the purse contain an invitation to a boat party that was only organised a week ago when the woman disappeared months ago?
– Is Cara Jeffries alive?

Mary Brown decides to find out…

The novel features waterfalls, volcanic mud baths, the very real struggle to keep a large body inside a small bikini, rain forests, Pilates in the sand, endless sugar-coated beaches and peaceful azure waters.

And Mary Brown – in the middle of it all – wallowing in the beauty and majesty of the island while trying to find the missing Cara Jeffries as three angry men & the island’s police force watch her closely, waiting to pounce…

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