First published 2021
Julian Lawndsley has traded his espionage days for a quiet bookshop in a sleepy English coastal town. But when a mysterious stranger named Edward Avon arrives, Julian's peaceful existence is shattered. As Edward's presence draws the attention of other intelligence operatives, Julian finds himself dragged back into a world of intrigue and deception he thought he'd left behind. Navigating a web of secrets and betrayals, Julian must confront his own past and decide how far he's willing to go to protect the life he's built.
Genres: fiction, mystery, thriller, espionage
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
Setting: England, Poland, Bosnia
Period: 1940s to 2010s
272 pages · Paperback · Random House Large Print