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The Diplomat's Wife Michael Ridpath

The Diplomat's Wife By Michael Ridpath

The Diplomat's Wife by Michael Ridpath

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Summary

TO LOVE, HONOUR, AND BETRAY. A naive diplomat's wife encounters more than the light flirtation with communism she'd bargained for in pre-war Paris and Berlin. 40 years later, the past comes back to haunt her, with deadly consequences

The Diplomat's Wife Summary

The Diplomat's Wife by Michael Ridpath

TO LOVE, HONOUR, AND BETRAY...

'One of our finest thriller writers.' Daily Mail

1936: Devastated by the death of her beloved brother Hugh, Emma seeks to keep his memory alive by wholeheartedly embracing his dreams of a communist revolution. But when she marries an ambitious diplomat, she must leave her ideals behind and live within the confines of embassy life in Paris and Nazi Berlin. Then one of Hugh's old comrades reappears, asking her to report on her philandering husband, and her loyalties are torn.

1979: Emma's grandson, Phil, dreams of a gap-year tour of Cold War Europe, but is nowhere near being able to fund it. So when his beloved grandmother determines to make one last trip to the places she lived as a young diplomatic wife, and to try to solve a mystery that has haunted her since the war, he jumps at the chance to accompany her. But their journey takes them to darker, more dangerous places than either of them could ever have imagined...

The Diplomat's Wife Reviews

Fast-paced, twisty and hugely enjoyable. Ridpath's wonderfully vivid descriptions, colourful characters and thoroughly engaging plot made me want to jump into a two-seater and head for Paris! A real treat. * Sophie Hardach *
A thrilling journey packed with twists, turns and hidden secrets. A real page-turner . . . * Kate Ellis *
A thrilling meditation on belief and betrayal by a master storyteller... Compelling. * Simon Conway, author of The Stranger *
A continental adventure with more plot twists than turns in the road, this is the work of a master storyteller. Thrillers this much fun should come with a health warning. * Jason Hewitt *
Highly ingenious and engaging: a mystery within a mystery within a mystery, like one of those Russian dolls. I was gripped. The irony in all this is that Amnesia will lodge in my memory for years to come. * Peter Lovesey, praise for Amnesia *
One of our finest thriller writers... Atmospheric, sinuous and elegant, [Amnesia] demonstrates Ridpath's special talent. * Daily Mail, praise for Amnesia *
An engaging heroine and a clever, multi-stranded plot make Amnesia an enthralling read * Mick Herron, praise for Amnesia *
An intricately plotted tale of betrayal and espionage ... part road-trip, part spy thriller, it is utterly compelling and unputdownable. * Sophia Tobin *
Meticulously plotted with an amazing sense of flow, The Diplomat's Wife is a glorious one-evening repast. One of 2021's must-reads. * Andres Kabel, readlistenwatch.com *

About Michael Ridpath

Michael Ridpath spent eight years as a bond trader in the City before giving up his job to write full-time. He lives in North London with his wife and three children. Visit his website at www.michaelridpath.com

Additional information

GOR011093237
9781786497024
1786497026
The Diplomat's Wife by Michael Ridpath
Michael Ridpath
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Atlantic Books
2021-02-04
368
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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