Like a female James Bond but with better one-liners, an unflappable British spy works alongside her aristocratic partner to root out homegrown Nazi collaborators in this riveting, action-packed WWII caper for fans of Jacqueline Winspear, Susan Elia Macneal, and Charles Todd. Now available in paperback!
London, 1941. Britain has endured the relentless bombing campaign of the Blitz and emerged scarred but unbroken. Caitrin, too, strives to weather each challenge that comes her way, though her ever-ready banter belies deep heartbreak and loss. But now the war has entered another phase. Instead of indiscriminate bombing, the Luftwaffe is pinpointing historic targets with the help of homing beacons placed by the enemy. It’s as if Germany plans to erase Britain’s very essence and culture, destroying morale as it does so.
Caitrin is no fan of the landed gentry, even if her fellow operative and friend, Lord Hector Neville-Percy, is one of them. Yet soon it is not just historic targets under attack, but hospitals and nursing homes too. Tasked with rooting out the saboteurs placing the beacons, she finds that all roads lead to Daniel “Teddy” Baer, a charismatic Whitechapel crook who will crush anyone who interferes with his dreams—Caitrin included.
As a member of the female-driven 512 counterespionage unit, Caitrin understands how often women are underestimated and overlooked—and how to use it to her advantage. Yet she’s not the only one who knows how to hide in plain sight, how to outwit and manipulate. And sometimes, as with a beacon hidden deep within a building, danger only becomes apparent when it flares to life, right before the moment of impact . . .
Praise for The Secret Churchill Files
“With a fierce heroine and nail-biting plot, this will delight fans of Jacqueline Winspear and Susan Elia MacNeal.” —Publishers Weekly on A Beacon in the Night
“I really enjoyed Caitrin’s confidence and independence. . . Some of her one-liners are laugh-out-loud funny.” —Aunt Agatha’s on A Beacon in the Night “David Lewis sizzles in this top-notch historical thriller.” —James D. Shipman, author of Before the Storm on A Jewel in the Crown
“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.” —Kevin O’Brien, New York Times bestselling author of The Enemy at Home on A Jewel in the Crown
“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, and can be found online at davidlewisnovels.com.
Like a female James Bond but with better one-liners, an unflappable British spy works alongside her aristocratic partner to root out homegrown Nazi collaborators in this riveting, action-packed WWII caper for fans of Jacqueline Winspear, Susan Elia Macneal, and Charles Todd. Now available in paperback!
London, 1941. Britain has endured the relentless bombing campaign of the Blitz and emerged scarred but unbroken. Caitrin, too, strives to weather each challenge that comes her way, though her ever-ready banter belies deep heartbreak and loss. But now the war has entered another phase. Instead of indiscriminate bombing, the Luftwaffe is pinpointing historic targets with the help of homing beacons placed by the enemy. It’s as if Germany plans to erase Britain’s very essence and culture, destroying morale as it does so.
Caitrin is no fan of the landed gentry, even if her fellow operative and friend, Lord Hector Neville-Percy, is one of them. Yet soon it is not just historic targets under attack, but hospitals and nursing homes too. Tasked with rooting out the saboteurs placing the beacons, she finds that all roads lead to Daniel “Teddy” Baer, a charismatic Whitechapel crook who will crush anyone who interferes with his dreams—Caitrin included.
As a member of the female-driven 512 counterespionage unit, Caitrin understands how often women are underestimated and overlooked—and how to use it to her advantage. Yet she’s not the only one who knows how to hide in plain sight, how to outwit and manipulate. And sometimes, as with a beacon hidden deep within a building, danger only becomes apparent when it flares to life, right before the moment of impact . . .
Reviews
Praise for The Secret Churchill Files
“With a fierce heroine and nail-biting plot, this will delight fans of Jacqueline Winspear and Susan Elia MacNeal.” —Publishers Weekly on A Beacon in the Night
“I really enjoyed Caitrin’s confidence and independence. . . Some of her one-liners are laugh-out-loud funny.” —Aunt Agatha’s on A Beacon in the Night “David Lewis sizzles in this top-notch historical thriller.” —James D. Shipman, author of Before the Storm on A Jewel in the Crown
“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.” —Kevin O’Brien, New York Times bestselling author of The Enemy at Home on A Jewel in the Crown
“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, and can be found online at davidlewisnovels.com.
