| Title | : | Death in the Foreign Office: A Golden Age Mystery (Catherine Tregowyn Mysteries Book 7) |
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| ISBN | : | - |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 255 |
| Publication | : | Published April 18, 2023 |
As he is banned from returning to work until his name is cleared, Griffith convinces Catherine to take a temporary job liaising between him and his German Section at the Foreign Office. Anthony Eden, illustrious Foreign Secretary, believes Davis was murdered to cover up a heinous act—the leaking of military secrets to Hitler’s Germany.
Tensions are already running high in the wake of Hitler’s march into the Rhineland, boldly breaking the Treaty of Versailles. Eden’s mole in the Abwehr, German Military Intelligence, leads him to suspect a traitor in Griffith’s own German Section. Inasmuch as MI5 believe they already have the murderer in Griffith, Catherine, and Harry focus their investigation upon this four-man division of the Foreign Office.
As inquiries lead the duo in the direction of, not only Nazi but Communist and IRA conspirators, they realize they are not up against an average foe. They are courting a species of evil they have never before faced. As they probe the mysteries of the four charming suspects, danger stalks them through London streets, restaurants, and drawing rooms. Which one of the four is hiding deadly secrets they have already killed to protect?
Will they be able to bring them to light before Neil Griffith is convicted of murder and high treason?
Death in the Foreign Office: A Golden Age Mystery (Catherine Tregowyn Mysteries Book 7) Reviews
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It seems, judging by the ending of this book, this is the last entry in this series. I am very disappointed as I have grown very fond of Catherine and her partner, Dr. Harry Bascombe. They have progressed and matured as detectives through the 7 books in this series and to me, seem to be just hitting full stride as investigators. Here in 'Death at the Foreign Office' Cat is asked by her recently widowed Mother to clear the name of her Mother's friend Neil Griffith. He is accused of killing his friend and colleague Ross Davis. Since both are employed at the British Foreign Office, Cat attempts to go undercover but alas her reputation preceeds her, and her cover is blown. Still the investigation continues in other directions. The Bascombes soon find themselves caught up in the pre-war machinations of Communist Russia, Nazi Germany, and the IRA. The author seamlessly weaves real people such as P.M. Anthony Eden with her fictional characters. She also provides an interesting glimpse into the possible workings of the British Government as WW2 approaches. If this is the last outing for Catherine and Harry, I will miss them. They are a welcome addition to detective couples like Tommy and Tuppence Beresford and Nick and Nora Charles.
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I love this series. Catherine Tregowyn and her husband Harry Bascombe and drawn into another mystery to solve in England in the 1930's. I love the characters and the mystery and suspense have plenty of twists and turns to keep me reading until the mystery is solved. I love the history lessons that are interwoven into the plots.
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Who Did What?
Good book. A little confusing, but good. Catherine is as good as ever. But her pregnancy has her thinking and worrying. The Foreign Office is quite a mess. Thank goodness they have Grahammy. -
This is an excellent addition to a terrific series. The books are well-written. The plots are compelling. The characters are well-drawn and likable. This is one of my favorite series!
