The Diplomat's Wife by Michael Ridpath
TO LOVE, HONOUR, AND BETRAY. A naive diplomat's wife encounters more than the light flirtation with communism she'd bargained for in pre-war Paris and Berlin. 40 years later, the past comes back to haunt her, with deadly consequences
Ridpath is a seasoned thriller writer and The Diplomat's Wife is a gripping ride through pre-war Europe* Antonia Senior, The Times *
Prewar Europe has rarely been evoked with the skill that Ridpath displays here. * Financial Times *
A fast paced, dual timeline wartime spy caper * NB Magazine *
Fast-paced, twisty and hugely enjoyable. Ridpath's wonderfully vivid descriptions, colourful characters and thoroughly engaging plot made me want to jump into a two-seater and head for Paris! A real treat. * Sophie Hardach *
A thrilling journey packed with twists, turns and hidden secrets. A real page-turner . . . * Kate Ellis *
A thrilling meditation on belief and betrayal by a master storyteller... Compelling. * Simon Conway, author of The Stranger *
A continental adventure with more plot twists than turns in the road, this is the work of a master storyteller. Thrillers this much fun should come with a health warning. * Jason Hewitt *
An intricately plotted tale of betrayal and espionage ... part road-trip, part spy thriller, it is utterly compelling and unputdownable. * Sophia Tobin *
Meticulously plotted with an amazing sense of flow, The Diplomat's Wife is a glorious one-evening repast. One of 2021's must-reads. * Andres Kabel, readlistenwatch.com *
A wonderful timeslip novel... which offers a riveting impression of life among the high-minded British Communists of the 1930s. * NJ Cooper *
An intelligent spy thriller with believable characters and a fine sense of its historical settings * Aspects of History *
Prewar Europe has rarely been evoked with the skill that Ridpath displays here. * Financial Times *
A fast paced, dual timeline wartime spy caper * NB Magazine *
Fast-paced, twisty and hugely enjoyable. Ridpath's wonderfully vivid descriptions, colourful characters and thoroughly engaging plot made me want to jump into a two-seater and head for Paris! A real treat. * Sophie Hardach *
A thrilling journey packed with twists, turns and hidden secrets. A real page-turner . . . * Kate Ellis *
A thrilling meditation on belief and betrayal by a master storyteller... Compelling. * Simon Conway, author of The Stranger *
A continental adventure with more plot twists than turns in the road, this is the work of a master storyteller. Thrillers this much fun should come with a health warning. * Jason Hewitt *
An intricately plotted tale of betrayal and espionage ... part road-trip, part spy thriller, it is utterly compelling and unputdownable. * Sophia Tobin *
Meticulously plotted with an amazing sense of flow, The Diplomat's Wife is a glorious one-evening repast. One of 2021's must-reads. * Andres Kabel, readlistenwatch.com *
A wonderful timeslip novel... which offers a riveting impression of life among the high-minded British Communists of the 1930s. * NJ Cooper *
An intelligent spy thriller with believable characters and a fine sense of its historical settings * Aspects of History *
Michael Ridpath spent eight years as a bond trader in the City before giving up his job to write full-time. He lives in North London with his wife and three children. Visit his website at www.michaelridpath.com
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781786497048 |
| ISBN 10 | 1786497042 |
| Title | The Diplomat's Wife |
| Author | Michael Ridpath |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Atlantic Books |
| Year published | 2021-10-07 |
| Number of pages | 368 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |