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""Mary Ann Noe deftly blends historical fiction, espionage, and theater in this tension-laden WWII tale, vividly capturing the hazards of wartime travel, the resilience of Londoners under siege, and the shadowy world of intelligence work."" -Cam Torrens, award-winning author of The Tyler Zahn suspense novels On stage, actors can become anybody. And Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt want to use their acting skills to help a world ravaged by World War II. Getting to a war zone itself is fraught with peril-U-boats prowling the Atlantic, planes shot down, storms on the high seas. Once safely in London, the Lunts dedicate themselves to supporting the populace by volunteering as air raid wardens and hospital orderlies, and most especially through their cathartic dramas. The tensions of wartime and constant vigilance amid crushing fear and nightly bombings leave the city reeling. But in the most important performance of their lives, Lynn and Alfred take on the roles of spies to ferret out a suspected Nazi collaborator. He has the potential to destroy Allied secret plans for an invasion across the Channel. Invited to the suspect's isolated manor house, the Lunts play a cat-and-mouse game, teetering on a razor's edge to find proof of the man's dangerous dealings with the Germans.

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""Mary Ann Noe deftly blends historical fiction, espionage, and theater in this tension-laden WWII tale, vividly capturing the hazards of wartime travel, the resilience of Londoners under siege, and the shadowy world of intelligence work."" -Cam Torrens, award-winning author of The Tyler Zahn suspense novels ""Shadows Behind the Scenery is an enchanting read for lovers of historical fiction, theatre, and wartime intrigue. Noe's skillful storytelling and intimate knowledge of her subjects make this novel a standout, offering suspense, style, and a heartfelt tribute to two of theater's greatest legends."" -Niamh McAnally, The Writer on the Water ""In Shadows Behind the Scenery, the beloved acting duo of Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne travels to England during the height of World War II, expecting to boost morale with their performances. However, what begins as a patriotic mission to entertain becomes a gripping story of the courageous adaptation of acting to espionage."" -Elaine Mary Griffin, author of Shadows in the Pleasure Gardens ""Mary Ann Noe's Shadows Behind the Scenery is a story full of action and suspense. I was particularly moved by the portrait of a Britain where courage in the service of patriotism was prized. I would recommend Shadows Behind the Scenery to anyone who is a fan of historical crime fiction."" -Lea O'Harra, author of Sayonara, My Sweet ""A story of intrigue and deception amid a quartet of Nazi sympathizers, set in the run-up to D-Day."" -James Hamilton, British civil servant, retired

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After earning Bachelor and Master's degrees, Mary Ann Noe spent 29 years in Waukesha classrooms, first teaching 7th grade language arts and social studies, followed by high school English and psychology. Upon retirement, she joined a writing workshop where she reinvented herself as an author. Mary Ann publishes novels through Black Rose Writing. Her non-fiction essays and poetry are in numerous print and online magazines. She spends time reading anything she can get her hands on, writing, and baking (and eating the results). Happily enjoying their grandchildren, she and her husband reside in Wisconsin, where she watches with dismay as the deer eat the flowers in the garden. Learn more at www.maryannnoe.com.

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