The American Agent: A compelling wartime mystery

'A terrific mystery . . . Intriguing and full of suspense, it makes for an absorbing read' Observer

'Wry and immensely readable' Daily Mail

'An outstanding historical series' New York Times

When Catherine Saxon, an American correspondent reporting on the war in Europe, is found murdered in her London digs, news of her death is concealed by British authorities. Serving as a linchpin between Scotland Yard and the Secret Service, Robert MacFarlane pays a visit to Maisie Dobbs, seeking her help. Accompanied by an agent from the US Department of Justice-Mark Scott, the American who helped Maisie escape Hitler's Munich in 1938-he asks Maisie to work with Scott to uncover the truth about Saxon's death.
As the Germans unleash the full terror of their blitzkrieg upon the citizens of London, raining death and destruction from the skies, Maisie must balance the demands of solving this dangerous case with her need to protect the young evacuee she has grown to love. Entangled in an investigation linked to the power of wartime propaganda and American political intrigue being played out in Britain, Maisie will face losing her dearest friend-and the possibility that she might be falling in love again.

Winspear is a must-read for fans of Frances Brody, Charles Todd and Susan Elia MacNeal.

Readers love Jacqueline Winspear:

'A well-researched historical background and interesting and well-drawn characters makes this a enjoyable read.'

' The characters, plot and narrative keep the pages turning.'

' Historical fiction at its very best.'

'An absolutely astonishingly good book to read and I recommend it most strongly.'

Jacqueline Winspear is a prolific author of the bestselling Maisie Dobbs series, but each book can be read individually.