In the third thrilling installment of Henri Watson and Lucy's adventures, the shadow of World War II looms ever closer as danger stretches across continents. Henri is drawn into the mysterious disappearance of Annie Fidler, a missing young woman whose absence raises troubling questions and uncovers far more than anyone expected. What begins as a search for one woman quickly spirals into a web of secrets, lies, and powerful people determined to keep the truth buried. At the same time, Henri is pulled into the hunt for a stolen military boat and the scandal surrounding a missing emerging film star. The stakes rise dramatically when Henri is inadvertantly kidnapped and taken to Germany, where he comes face-to-face with Nazis and is thrust into a deadly fight for survival. Far from home, surrounded by danger, and aided by tenacious women who refuse to be silenced, he must rely on his wit, resilience, and sharp instincts to escape and continue the mission. Lucy proves once again she is far more than a sidekick. Sharp, fearless, and unapologetically assertive, she constantly challenges Henri, matching him step for step while refusing to be overlooked. Set against the glamour of a modernising British film industry, the novel explores ambition, power, and the ways women fought to claim control in a world determined to limit them. Fast-paced, suspenseful, and rich with espionage, danger, and intrigue, this gripping historical mystery will keep readers turning pages until the very last twist. Jane Fryer
