{"product_id":"books-the-queen-s-accomplice-by-susan-elia-macneal","title":"The Queen's Accomplice","description":"\u003cb\u003eSpy and code-breaker extraordinaire Maggie Hope returns to war-weary London, where she is thrust into the dangerous hunt for a monster, as the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling mystery series for fans of Jacqueline Winspear, Charles Todd, and Anne Perry continues.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e England, 1942. The Nazis' relentless Blitz may have paused, but London's nightly blackouts continue. Now, under the cover of darkness, a madman is brutally killing and mutilating young women in eerie and exact re-creations of Jack the Ripper's crimes. What's more, he's targeting women who are reporting for duty to be Winston Churchill's spies and saboteurs abroad. The officers at MI-5 quickly realize they need the help of special agent Maggie Hope to find the killer dubbed \"the Blackout Beast.\" A trap is set. But once the murderer has his sights on Maggie, not even Buckingham Palace can protect the resourceful spy from her fate.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Queen's Accomplice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"\u003c\/b\u003eMaggie is a thoughtful spy whose dangerous escapades never disappoint.\"\u003cb\u003e-\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"A fine historical mystery given a feminist slant.\"\u003cb\u003e-\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Plausible and elegant . . . Like all MacNeal's novels, this one ends on a cliffhanger that will leave readers eagerly awaiting Maggie's next adventure.\"\u003cb\u003e-\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Works as a suspenseful stand-alone . . . interesting and informative . . . wartime London is vividly portrayed . . . recommended for those who like their historical mysteries with a large dose of suspense.\"\u003cb\u003e-\u003ci\u003eHistorical Novel Society\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"For those who are Maggie Hope diehards, this latest in the series is sure to satisfy.\"\u003cb\u003e-\u003ci\u003eReviewing the Evidence\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"MacNeal's meticulous research shines through on every page, and pays off with a wartime atmosphere that feels real.\"\u003cb\u003e-\u003ci\u003eCrimespree Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"World of Books ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53673457123601,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9780804178723.jpg?v=1781525824","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/en-gb\/products\/books-the-queen-s-accomplice-by-susan-elia-macneal","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}