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The Excitements - Two National Treasures seek revenge in this delightful mystery for fans of The Thursday Murder Club (Paperback)
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The Excitements - Two National Treasures seek revenge in this delightful mystery for fans of The Thursday Murder Club (Paperback)
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'A sublime mix of comedy, drama and adventure ... one of the most
enjoyable books I've ever read and genuinely one of my all-time
favourites' Jill Mansell 'Adorable. A brilliant combo of respect
and affection and acute observation' Alex Marwood 'Utterly charming
and engrossing' Jenny Colgan 'A glorious, rip-roaring adventure, so
funny and charming, yet laced with unexpected moments of real
tenderness and reflection' Lucy Dillon Revenge is a dish best
served old... Josephine was a Wren who drew maps for D-Day, while
Penny was an officer in the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry. In their
late 90s, they're in huge demand - rolled out at every memorial
service and WW2 anniversary, and popping up on red sofas and at
literary festivals all over the country. Journalists and producers
love them, as does the Great British Public. Despite their age,
they're still in great nick - sprightly and sparky, and always up
for whatever the next excitement might be. And now they're off to
Paris to receive the Légion D'Honneur for their part in liberating
France. The sisters have fond memories of the City of Light and of
August Samuel, a young Jewish man they met there in 1939. August
died fighting for the Resistance, while his mother and sister
disappeared after the notorious Vel d'Hiv Roundup. Penny believes
they were denounced by their Parisian neighbours for the sake of a
priceless emerald ring. Penny has always been cagey about her war
effort. Under her FANY cover, she was actually an SOE agent,
risking her teenage life in France alongside the likes of Violette
Szabo and Odette Sansom. After the war Penny found a more lucrative
application for the skill set she'd acquired - as a very successful
international jewel thief. Now the Samuel family's looted jewels
have resurfaced in an auction to be held in Paris on the day of the
sisters' investiture. Can a much loved and much decorated (but
frankly ancient) veteran, dressed exclusively by M&S, avenge
her old friends, and pull off one last daring heist? A charming,
uplifting and cosy mystery about two national treasures with
official secrets and double lives - perfect for fans of THE
THURSDAY MURDER CLUB.
General
Imprint: |
Orion
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
March 2024 |
Authors: |
Cj Wray
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Dimensions: |
234 x 153mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
320 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-398-71184-6 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-398-71184-5 |
Barcode: |
9781398711846 |
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