M. J. Robotham – författare

A GOOD HOUSEKEEPING READER FAVOURITE FROM INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR, MANDY ROBOTHAM'Dark, twisty, and thoroughly entertaining, Mrs Spy is a Thursday Murder Club for spies. You won't be able to put it down' - Ava GlassGet ready for a pulse-pounding, laugh-out-loud ride through 1960s London as Maggie Flynn, unexpected MI5 operative and single mum, unravels the intelligence agency's most treacherous secrets.***Maggie Flynn isn’t your typical 1960s mum.She’s a spy, an unsuspecting operative for MI5, stalking London’s streets in myriad disguises. Widowed and balancing her clandestine career with raising a Beatles-mad teenage daughter, Maggie finds comfort and purpose in her profession – providing a connection to her late husband, whose own covert past only surfaced after his death.But Maggie’s world spins out of control when a chance encounter with a mysterious Russian agent triggers a chilling revelation: he knew her husband. And what’s worse, the agent suspects someone on home soil betrayed him. As Maggie searches for answers, she’ll question everyone – and everything – she thought she could trust. In the murky and perilous world of espionage, can she outsmart those determined to keep her silenced?***'A gripping story and great 60s detail, Mrs Spy is the female answer to Harry Palmer' – Ian Moore'Mrs Spy is a delicious recreation of 1960s London... rich and well-constructed' - Emma Flint

THE NEW TRAILBLAZING NOVEL FROM INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR, MANDY ROBOTHAMOne mission. One fake husband. One very real problem.Maggie Flynn has finally earned her place at of MI5—but with promotion comes paperwork. No more disguises, no more danger, just meetings, memos, and the quiet realisation that life feels a little too safe.With her daughter away at university and her spirited mother pursuing her own adventures, Maggie’s days in London are starting to feel decidedly ordinary. So when the chance arises to return to the field, she doesn’t hesitate.The assignment: fly to Budapest and pose as the wife of a notorious British defector in order to smuggle him back to the UK. It should be a straightforward operation. But Maggie Flynn has never done straightforward—and what’s waiting in Budapest is anything but routine.As Cold War tensions simmer and shadows linger on every corner, Maggie finds herself navigating a city steeped in secrets—and drawn to a mysterious stranger who may endanger the mission… or steal her heart.***Readers LOVE The Spy and the Snake!'For those who like spy stories with half-truths, lies and deep suspicion, this book is for you!' 5* review'A witty, well-constructed spy story... delicious' 5* review'An amusing, page turning novel, complete with suspense, a smattering of romance and great characters' 5* reviews'A book you can't put down... I thoroughly enjoyed it' 5* review'A great thriller that keeps you gripped from start to finish' 5* review'I loved the characters, humour, suspense and the setting in Budapest... A real treat' 5* review***Praise for M.J. Robotham: 'A gripping story and great 60s detail, Mrs Spy is the female answer to Harry Palmer' - Ian Moore'Dark, twisty, and thoroughly entertaining, Mrs Spy is a Thursday Murder Club for spies' - Ava Glass'Maggie Flynn is a true original: a smart, intrepid, middle-aged spy with acute instincts and aching bunions' - Gill Paul'I loved this book: an absolutely gripping and heartwarming story... we need more heroes like Mrs Spy!' - Jane Bailey'Robotham has taken the invisibility of the middle-aged woman and turned it on it's head' - Emma Flint'Exciting, alluring, seductive' - Clare Whitfield

''This is just a delight! The lovable characters and Ruby''s charming and thrilling stories make this a book truly enjoyable and heartwarming read.'' - Amazon reviewer, 5****Everyone knows Ruby Devereaux''s books. But no one knows her story... until now.From a teenager in wartime England to a veteran of modern-day London – via 1950''s New York, the Swinging Sixties, Cold War Berlin, Venice and Vietnam – Ruby Devereaux has lived one hell of a life: parties, scandals and conflict zones, meeting men and adventure along the way. In a writing career spanning seven decades and more than twenty books, she''s distilled everything into her work. Or has she?Now beyond her 90th year, Ruby''s energy is ebbing and her beloved typewriter put away. Until a call from her publisher presents Ruby with an ultimatum, and the impetus to embark on one last book – “warts and all”, as she says. Even in her dotage, Ruby M Devereaux has the power to surprise, because whatever this author does, she does on her own terms. Always.Is Ruby finally about to reveal the secrets of her infamous life?Taking the reader on a rollercoaster ride through the latter half of the 20th Century, The Scandalous Life of Ruby Devereaux is a mesmerising story of one unforgettable woman''s place in an ever-changing world.***Readers LOVE M.J. Robotham:''I absolutely loved this book! I could not put it down! I was absolutely mesmerized by this story and I loved every word of it. This may is my favorite book for the year so far!! 5 star read!!!'' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*''Highly original and FUN. Highly recommend.'' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*''Kudos to Mandy Robotham for writing a fabulous novel.'' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*''A lovely book and a wonderful read'' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*''LOVED this book. So good!!! It was so interesting to read and Ruby is just the best character. I laughed throughout and had tears.'' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*

''This is just a delight! The lovable characters and Ruby''s charming and thrilling stories make this a book truly enjoyable and heartwarming read.'' - Amazon reviewer, 5****Everyone knows Ruby Devereaux''s books. But no one knows her story... until now.From a teenager in wartime England to a veteran of modern-day London – via 1950''s New York, the Swinging Sixties, Cold War Berlin, Venice and Vietnam – Ruby Devereaux has lived one hell of a life: parties, scandals and conflict zones, meeting men and adventure along the way. In a writing career spanning seven decades and more than twenty books, she''s distilled everything into her work. Or has she?Now beyond her 90th year, Ruby''s energy is ebbing and her beloved typewriter put away. Until a call from her publisher presents Ruby with an ultimatum, and the impetus to embark on one last book – “warts and all”, as she says. Even in her dotage, Ruby M Devereaux has the power to surprise, because whatever this author does, she does on her own terms. Always.Is Ruby finally about to reveal the secrets of her infamous life?Taking the reader on a rollercoaster ride through the latter half of the 20th Century, The Scandalous Life of Ruby Devereaux is a mesmerising story of one unforgettable woman''s place in an ever-changing world.***Readers LOVE M.J. Robotham:''I absolutely loved this book! I could not put it down! I was absolutely mesmerized by this story and I loved every word of it. This may is my favorite book for the year so far!! 5 star read!!!'' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*''Highly original and FUN. Highly recommend.'' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*''Kudos to Mandy Robotham for writing a fabulous novel.'' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*''A lovely book and a wonderful read'' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*''LOVED this book. So good!!! It was so interesting to read and Ruby is just the best character. I laughed throughout and had tears.'' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*

'This is just a delight! The lovable characters and Ruby's charming and thrilling stories make this a book truly enjoyable and heartwarming read.' - Amazon reviewer, 5****Everyone knows Ruby Devereaux’s books. But no one knows her story... until now.From a teenager in wartime England to a veteran of modern-day London – via 1950’s New York, the Swinging Sixties, Cold War Berlin, Venice and Vietnam – Ruby Devereaux has lived one hell of a life: parties, scandals and conflict zones, meeting men and adventure along the way. In a writing career spanning seven decades and more than twenty books, she’s distilled everything into her work. Or has she?Now beyond her 90th year, Ruby’s energy is ebbing and her beloved typewriter put away. Until a call from her publisher presents Ruby with an ultimatum, and the impetus to embark on one last book – “warts and all”, as she says. Even in her dotage, Ruby M Devereaux has the power to surprise, because whatever this author does, she does on her own terms. Always.Is Ruby finally about to reveal the secrets of her infamous life?Taking the reader on a rollercoaster ride through the latter half of the 20th Century, The Scandalous Life of Ruby Devereaux is a mesmerising story of one unforgettable woman’s place in an ever-changing world.***Readers LOVE M.J. Robotham:'I absolutely loved this book! I could not put it down! I was absolutely mesmerized by this story and I loved every word of it. This may is my favorite book for the year so far!! 5 star read!!!' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*'Highly original and FUN. Highly recommend.' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*'Kudos to Mandy Robotham for writing a fabulous novel.' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*'A lovely book and a wonderful read' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*'LOVED this book. So good!!! It was so interesting to read and Ruby is just the best character. I laughed throughout and had tears.' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*

'This is just a delight! The lovable characters and Ruby's charming and thrilling stories make this a book truly enjoyable and heartwarming read.' - Amazon reviewer, 5****Everyone knows Ruby Devereaux’s books. But no one knows her story... until now.From a teenager in wartime England to a veteran of modern-day London – via 1950’s New York, the Swinging Sixties, Cold War Berlin, Venice and Vietnam – Ruby Devereaux has lived one hell of a life: parties, scandals and conflict zones, meeting men and adventure along the way. In a writing career spanning seven decades and more than twenty books, she’s distilled everything into her work. Or has she?Now beyond her 90th year, Ruby’s energy is ebbing and her beloved typewriter put away. Until a call from her publisher presents Ruby with an ultimatum, and the impetus to embark on one last book – “warts and all”, as she says. Even in her dotage, Ruby M Devereaux has the power to surprise, because whatever this author does, she does on her own terms. Always.Is Ruby finally about to reveal the secrets of her infamous life?Taking the reader on a rollercoaster ride through the latter half of the 20th Century, The Scandalous Life of Ruby Devereaux is a mesmerising story of one unforgettable woman’s place in an ever-changing world.***Readers LOVE M.J. Robotham:'I absolutely loved this book! I could not put it down! I was absolutely mesmerized by this story and I loved every word of it. This may is my favorite book for the year so far!! 5 star read!!!' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*'Highly original and FUN. Highly recommend.' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*'Kudos to Mandy Robotham for writing a fabulous novel.' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*'A lovely book and a wonderful read' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*'LOVED this book. So good!!! It was so interesting to read and Ruby is just the best character. I laughed throughout and had tears.' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*

''Dark, twisty, and thoroughly entertaining, Mrs Spy is a Thursday Murder Club for spies. You won''t be able to put it down'' - Ava GlassGet ready for a pulse-pounding, laugh-out-loud ride through 1960s London as Maggie Flynn, unexpected MI5 operative and single mum, unravels the intelligence agency''s most treacherous secrets.***Maggie Flynn isn''t your typical 1960s mum.She''s a spy, an unsuspecting operative for MI5, stalking London''s streets in myriad disguises. Widowed and balancing her clandestine career with raising a Beatles-mad teenage daughter, Maggie finds comfort and purpose in her profession – providing a connection to her late husband, whose own covert past only surfaced after his death.But Maggie''s world spins out of control when a chance encounter with a mysterious Russian agent triggers a chilling revelation: he knew her husband. And what''s worse, the agent suspects someone on home soil betrayed him. As Maggie searches for answers, she''ll question everyone – and everything – she thought she could trust. In the murky and perilous world of espionage, can she outsmart those determined to keep her silenced?***''A gripping story and great 60s detail, Mrs Spy is the female answer to Harry Palmer'' – Ian Moore''Mrs Spy is a delicious recreation of 1960s London... rich and well-constructed'' - Emma Flint

''Dark, twisty, and thoroughly entertaining, Mrs Spy is a Thursday Murder Club for spies. You won''t be able to put it down'' - Ava GlassGet ready for a pulse-pounding, laugh-out-loud ride through 1960s London as Maggie Flynn, unexpected MI5 operative and single mum, unravels the intelligence agency''s most treacherous secrets.***Maggie Flynn isn''t your typical 1960s mum.She''s a spy, an unsuspecting operative for MI5, stalking London''s streets in myriad disguises. Widowed and balancing her clandestine career with raising a Beatles-mad teenage daughter, Maggie finds comfort and purpose in her profession – providing a connection to her late husband, whose own covert past only surfaced after his death.But Maggie''s world spins out of control when a chance encounter with a mysterious Russian agent triggers a chilling revelation: he knew her husband. And what''s worse, the agent suspects someone on home soil betrayed him. As Maggie searches for answers, she''ll question everyone – and everything – she thought she could trust. In the murky and perilous world of espionage, can she outsmart those determined to keep her silenced?***''A gripping story and great 60s detail, Mrs Spy is the female answer to Harry Palmer'' – Ian Moore''Mrs Spy is a delicious recreation of 1960s London... rich and well-constructed'' - Emma Flint

A gripping story and great 60s detail, Mrs Spy is the female answer to Harry Palmer' – Ian MooreGet ready for a pulse-pounding, laugh-out-loud ride through 1960s London as Maggie Flynn, unexpected MI5 operative and single mum, unravels the intelligence agency's most treacherous secrets. ***Maggie Flynn isn’t your typical 1960s mum. She’s a spy, an unsuspecting operative for MI5, stalking London’s streets in myriad disguises. Widowed and balancing her clandestine career with raising a Beatles-mad teenage daughter, Maggie finds comfort and purpose in her profession – providing a connection to her late husband, whose own covert past only surfaced after his death. But Maggie’s world spins out of control when a chance encounter with a mysterious Russian agent triggers a chilling revelation: he knew her husband. And what’s worse, the agent suspects someone on home soil betrayed him.

A GOOD HOUSEKEEPING READER FAVOURITE FROM INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR, MANDY ROBOTHAM'Dark, twisty, and thoroughly entertaining, Mrs Spy is a Thursday Murder Club for spies. You won't be able to put it down' - Ava GlassGet ready for a pulse-pounding, laugh-out-loud ride through 1960s London as Maggie Flynn, unexpected MI5 operative and single mum, unravels the intelligence agency's most treacherous secrets.***Maggie Flynn isn’t your typical 1960s mum.She’s a spy, an unsuspecting operative for MI5, stalking London’s streets in myriad disguises. Widowed and balancing her clandestine career with raising a Beatles-mad teenage daughter, Maggie finds comfort and purpose in her profession – providing a connection to her late husband, whose own covert past only surfaced after his death.But Maggie’s world spins out of control when a chance encounter with a mysterious Russian agent triggers a chilling revelation: he knew her husband. And what’s worse, the agent suspects someone on home soil betrayed him. As Maggie searches for answers, she’ll question everyone – and everything – she thought she could trust. In the murky and perilous world of espionage, can she outsmart those determined to keep her silenced?***'A gripping story and great 60s detail, Mrs Spy is the female answer to Harry Palmer' – Ian Moore'Mrs Spy is a delicious recreation of 1960s London... rich and well-constructed' - Emma Flint

THE NEW TRAILBLAZING NOVEL FROM INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR, MANDY ROBOTHAMOne mission. One fake husband. One very real problem.Maggie Flynn has finally earned her place at of MI5—but with promotion comes paperwork. No more disguises, no more danger, just meetings, memos, and the quiet realisation that life feels a little too safe.With her daughter away at university and her spirited mother pursuing her own adventures, Maggie’s days in London are starting to feel decidedly ordinary. So when the chance arises to return to the field, she doesn’t hesitate.The assignment: fly to Budapest and pose as the wife of a notorious British defector in order to smuggle him back to the UK. It should be a straightforward operation. But Maggie Flynn has never done straightforward—and what’s waiting in Budapest is anything but routine.As Cold War tensions simmer and shadows linger on every corner, Maggie finds herself navigating a city steeped in secrets—and drawn to a mysterious stranger who may endanger the mission… or steal her heart.***Readers LOVE The Spy and the Snake!'For those who like spy stories with half-truths, lies and deep suspicion, this book is for you!' 5* review'A witty, well-constructed spy story... delicious' 5* review'An amusing, page turning novel, complete with suspense, a smattering of romance and great characters' 5* reviews'A book you can't put down... I thoroughly enjoyed it' 5* review'A great thriller that keeps you gripped from start to finish' 5* review'I loved the characters, humour, suspense and the setting in Budapest... A real treat' 5* review***Praise for M.J. Robotham: 'A gripping story and great 60s detail, Mrs Spy is the female answer to Harry Palmer' - Ian Moore'Dark, twisty, and thoroughly entertaining, Mrs Spy is a Thursday Murder Club for spies' - Ava Glass'Maggie Flynn is a true original: a smart, intrepid, middle-aged spy with acute instincts and aching bunions' - Gill Paul'I loved this book: an absolutely gripping and heartwarming story... we need more heroes like Mrs Spy!' - Jane Bailey'Robotham has taken the invisibility of the middle-aged woman and turned it on it's head' - Emma Flint'Exciting, alluring, seductive' - Clare Whitfield

THE NEW TRAILBLAZING NOVEL FROM INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR, MANDY ROBOTHAMOne mission. One fake husband. One very real problem.Maggie Flynn has finally earned her place at of MI5—but with promotion comes paperwork. No more disguises, no more danger, just meetings, memos, and the quiet realisation that life feels a little too safe.With her daughter away at university and her spirited mother pursuing her own adventures, Maggie’s days in London are starting to feel decidedly ordinary. So when the chance arises to return to the field, she doesn’t hesitate.The assignment: fly to Budapest and pose as the wife of a notorious British defector in order to smuggle him back to the UK. It should be a straightforward operation. But Maggie Flynn has never done straightforward—and what’s waiting in Budapest is anything but routine.As Cold War tensions simmer and shadows linger on every corner, Maggie finds herself navigating a city steeped in secrets—and drawn to a mysterious stranger who may endanger the mission… or steal her heart.***Readers LOVE The Spy and the Snake!'For those who like spy stories with half-truths, lies and deep suspicion, this book is for you!' 5* review'A witty, well-constructed spy story... delicious' 5* review'An amusing, page turning novel, complete with suspense, a smattering of romance and great characters' 5* reviews'A book you can't put down... I thoroughly enjoyed it' 5* review'A great thriller that keeps you gripped from start to finish' 5* review'I loved the characters, humour, suspense and the setting in Budapest... A real treat' 5* review***Praise for M.J. Robotham: 'A gripping story and great 60s detail, Mrs Spy is the female answer to Harry Palmer' - Ian Moore'Dark, twisty, and thoroughly entertaining, Mrs Spy is a Thursday Murder Club for spies' - Ava Glass'Maggie Flynn is a true original: a smart, intrepid, middle-aged spy with acute instincts and aching bunions' - Gill Paul'I loved this book: an absolutely gripping and heartwarming story... we need more heroes like Mrs Spy!' - Jane Bailey'Robotham has taken the invisibility of the middle-aged woman and turned it on it's head' - Emma Flint'Exciting, alluring, seductive' - Clare Whitfield