My dear Elsa -
You are grieving and I am sorry, but there are things you need to know...
Because this is not only a confession. It is an accusation.
So, in case you get no further, here is the bald fact.
I killed your grandfather.
War hides many secrets and some of them are better kept. But the secret of Hut Ten was never that kind: it could have been leaked and a life would have been saved.
One man could have made that difference. He didn't - and vengeance has taken forty years to catch up with him.
This thrilling novella is set in the same world as Sunday Times Thriller of the Month, A Treachery of Spies.
What the Critics say about Manda Scott:
"This is a rich vein for fiction, and Scott does it more than justice, with this beautifully imagined, beautifully written, smart, sophisticated - but fiercely suspenseful - thriller." - Lee Child
THRILLER OF THE MONTH 'Superb . . . a blend of historical imagination and storytelling verve reminiscent of Robert Harris.' The Sunday Times
"... the most exciting, involving thriller I've read in an age, and I can't recommend it highly enough." - Sunday Times Bestselling author Mick Herron
"Scott gives us expertly wrought espionage fiction that blooms into a meditation on war, intimacy and memory" - Adam Brookes
"... an extraordinary blend of the past and present." - Terry Wogan
"... seriously clever writing" - Crime Review
"... staggeringly Imaginative." - Val McDermid
""A stunning feat of the imagination and an absolute must-read for lovers of historical fiction. Utterly convincing and compelling." - Stephen Pressfield
"A masterpiece in historical fiction." - New York Times
'A Treachery of Spies is the equal of Charlotte Gray in its insights into the period and, I would say, beats it for sheer excitement... one of the most gripping spy stories I have ever read.' Jake Kerridge, S Magazine
'Ingeniously plotted and wonderfully written.' Antonia Senior, The Times
'A fast-moving tightly-wrought thriller. The destination is in fact as unexpected as it's satisfying - and very thought-provoking.' Robert Goddard
'A Treachery of Spies is a masterclass in thriller-writing. It is a heart-racing, heart-wrenching read, conceived with passion and executed with frightening skill. An awe-inspiring achievement.' Giles Kristian
What Readers Say:
"What a marvellous blend of history, espionage, mystery and politics. Beautifully written, too!"
"The author's writing is absolutely masterful, reminding me of Hilary Mantel's."
"Unputdownable, gripping, credible account of WW2 heroism and double-dealing."
"A Top-Secret First-Rate Spy Thriller!"
"Fascinating historical and political detail, brilliant characters...A powerful read."
"Best crime novel this year."
"... a superb book. I could not put my kindle down."
"Just when you thought Manda Scott couldn't get any better ... this book is a fantastic story based on real life heroism, and the stories of those we respect has heroes. The dedication had me in tears, and the book had me hooked from the word go. Utterly brilliant."
"Totally engaging writing... Very real very tense page turner tear jerking moments.
I want to read it again already."
"Gripping, intricately plotted and Manda Scott's usual fabulously evocative writing. A Ludlum-esque ending to be savoured. Believable characters you come to love. "
Genre: Thriller
You are grieving and I am sorry, but there are things you need to know...
Because this is not only a confession. It is an accusation.
So, in case you get no further, here is the bald fact.
I killed your grandfather.
War hides many secrets and some of them are better kept. But the secret of Hut Ten was never that kind: it could have been leaked and a life would have been saved.
One man could have made that difference. He didn't - and vengeance has taken forty years to catch up with him.
This thrilling novella is set in the same world as Sunday Times Thriller of the Month, A Treachery of Spies.
What the Critics say about Manda Scott:
"This is a rich vein for fiction, and Scott does it more than justice, with this beautifully imagined, beautifully written, smart, sophisticated - but fiercely suspenseful - thriller." - Lee Child
THRILLER OF THE MONTH 'Superb . . . a blend of historical imagination and storytelling verve reminiscent of Robert Harris.' The Sunday Times
"... the most exciting, involving thriller I've read in an age, and I can't recommend it highly enough." - Sunday Times Bestselling author Mick Herron
"Scott gives us expertly wrought espionage fiction that blooms into a meditation on war, intimacy and memory" - Adam Brookes
"... an extraordinary blend of the past and present." - Terry Wogan
"... seriously clever writing" - Crime Review
"... staggeringly Imaginative." - Val McDermid
""A stunning feat of the imagination and an absolute must-read for lovers of historical fiction. Utterly convincing and compelling." - Stephen Pressfield
"A masterpiece in historical fiction." - New York Times
'A Treachery of Spies is the equal of Charlotte Gray in its insights into the period and, I would say, beats it for sheer excitement... one of the most gripping spy stories I have ever read.' Jake Kerridge, S Magazine
'Ingeniously plotted and wonderfully written.' Antonia Senior, The Times
'A fast-moving tightly-wrought thriller. The destination is in fact as unexpected as it's satisfying - and very thought-provoking.' Robert Goddard
'A Treachery of Spies is a masterclass in thriller-writing. It is a heart-racing, heart-wrenching read, conceived with passion and executed with frightening skill. An awe-inspiring achievement.' Giles Kristian
What Readers Say:
"What a marvellous blend of history, espionage, mystery and politics. Beautifully written, too!"
"The author's writing is absolutely masterful, reminding me of Hilary Mantel's."
"Unputdownable, gripping, credible account of WW2 heroism and double-dealing."
"A Top-Secret First-Rate Spy Thriller!"
"Fascinating historical and political detail, brilliant characters...A powerful read."
"Best crime novel this year."
"... a superb book. I could not put my kindle down."
"Just when you thought Manda Scott couldn't get any better ... this book is a fantastic story based on real life heroism, and the stories of those we respect has heroes. The dedication had me in tears, and the book had me hooked from the word go. Utterly brilliant."
"Totally engaging writing... Very real very tense page turner tear jerking moments.
I want to read it again already."
"Gripping, intricately plotted and Manda Scott's usual fabulously evocative writing. A Ludlum-esque ending to be savoured. Believable characters you come to love. "
Genre: Thriller
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