James Bond meets Maisie Dobbs in this riveting new historical caper series featuring a gifted young socialist-turned-counterespionage spy on a World War II mission orchestrated by Winston Churchill himself…
1940: Weeks after the evacuation of Dunkirk, Germany is poised to invade a near-defenseless Britain. To safeguard the Crown Jewels from the Nazis, Winston Churchill devises a daring gamble to have them shipped overseas. The priceless artifacts will be secretly removed from the Tower of London and driven north to Scotland by two operatives posing as a young married couple, to be taken from there to Canada.
Caitrin Colline—a Welsh coalminer’s daughter and an ardent socialist—will play the wife of Lord Marlton, Hector Neville-Percy. A less likely couple is at first difficult to imagine. Yet Caitrin’s bold, streetwise confidence and sharp wits complement Hector’s social ease and connections, essential to a second part of their mission: uncovering Nazi sympathizers within the highest ranks of Britain’s aristocracy.
Battling enemies within and without, Caitrin wonders if anyone in their circle can be trusted—even her partner. And when unexpected events catapult her into a life-or-death chase across the continent, the morale of a nation and the fate of Europe itself in the balance.
Praise for A Jewel in the Crown
“David Lewis sizzles in this top-notch historical thriller. Impeccable research and a fast-paced storyline makes this a page turner you won’t want to put down. Enjoy the twists and turns as Caitrin Colline battles enemies known and unknown. I can’t wait to read more from Lewis.” —James D. Shipman, author of Before the Storm
“An exciting, page-turning spy adventure. Meticulously-researched and told in a cinematic-style, Lewis’s novel takes the reader on a colorful, intriguing chase across the English countryside, building to an pulse-pounding, action-filled climax. Caitrin Colline is a heroine you can root for: smart, resourceful and unflappable, she’s part Indiana Jones and part Elizabeth Zott. When she’s teamed with handsome aristocrat, Hector Neville-Percy, it’s the perfect pairing of opposites. Sparks fly and classes clash amid the ever-increasing danger. With his debut, David Lewis delivers first class suspense-filled entertainment.”—Kevin O’Brien, New York Times bestselling authorof The Enemy at Home
“Brilliantly researched, David Lewis’s A Jewel in the Crown is a thrilling tale of spies and dark secrets. It’s a captivating caper that kept me turning the pages long into the night.” —Alan Hlad, internationally bestselling author of The Long Flight Home and Churchill’s Secret Messenger
David Lewis was born in Wales and moved to Hollywood to become a director of photography. He has shot everything from movies to commercials and music videos, specializing in comedies. For many years, David worked in and traveled around Scotland. He now lives in southern California with Hank, the noisiest cat in the world.
James Bond meets Maisie Dobbs in this riveting new historical caper series featuring a gifted young socialist-turned-counterespionage spy on a World War II mission orchestrated by Winston Churchill himself…
1940: Weeks after the evacuation of Dunkirk, Germany is poised to invade a near-defenseless Britain. To safeguard the Crown Jewels from the Nazis, Winston Churchill devises a daring gamble to have them shipped overseas. The priceless artifacts will be secretly removed from the Tower of London and driven north to Scotland by two operatives posing as a young married couple, to be taken from there to Canada.
Caitrin Colline—a Welsh coalminer’s daughter and an ardent socialist—will play the wife of Lord Marlton, Hector Neville-Percy. A less likely couple is at first difficult to imagine. Yet Caitrin’s bold, streetwise confidence and sharp wits complement Hector’s social ease and connections, essential to a second part of their mission: uncovering Nazi sympathizers within the highest ranks of Britain’s aristocracy.
Battling enemies within and without, Caitrin wonders if anyone in their circle can be trusted—even her partner. And when unexpected events catapult her into a life-or-death chase across the continent, the morale of a nation and the fate of Europe itself in the balance.
Reviews
Praise for A Jewel in the Crown
“David Lewis sizzles in this top-notch historical thriller. Impeccable research and a fast-paced storyline makes this a page turner you won’t want to put down. Enjoy the twists and turns as Caitrin Colline battles enemies known and unknown. I can’t wait to read more from Lewis.” —James D. Shipman, author of Before the Storm
“An exciting, page-turning spy adventure. Meticulously-researched and told in a cinematic-style, Lewis’s novel takes the reader on a colorful, intriguing chase across the English countryside, building to an pulse-pounding, action-filled climax. Caitrin Colline is a heroine you can root for: smart, resourceful and unflappable, she’s part Indiana Jones and part Elizabeth Zott. When she’s teamed with handsome aristocrat, Hector Neville-Percy, it’s the perfect pairing of opposites. Sparks fly and classes clash amid the ever-increasing danger. With his debut, David Lewis delivers first class suspense-filled entertainment.”—Kevin O’Brien, New York Times bestselling authorof The Enemy at Home
“Brilliantly researched, David Lewis’s A Jewel in the Crown is a thrilling tale of spies and dark secrets. It’s a captivating caper that kept me turning the pages long into the night.” —Alan Hlad, internationally bestselling author of The Long Flight Home and Churchill’s Secret Messenger
Author
David Lewis was born in Wales and moved to Hollywood to become a director of photography. He has shot everything from movies to commercials and music videos, specializing in comedies. For many years, David worked in and traveled around Scotland. He now lives in southern California with Hank, the noisiest cat in the world.
