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Over the course of this thriller, Maitland-Lewis does an exceptional job of weaving historical details into a narrative that unfolds at a brisk pace within its tightly written framework. Although readers will see a particular cameo coming, they likely won't expect the final twist, which raises an unsettling final question: At what point is it necessary to settle for less than total justice? Aficionados of alternative history and World War II fiction will enjoy pondering such notions. -Kirkus Review The pursuit of war criminals has never seemed as palpably intense as shown in this exciting work of historical fiction. The hunt for Nazis after the end of World War II has been portrayed in literature (The Odessa File), movies (The Boys from Brazil), and television (Hunters), but intriguingly, this narrative devotes much of its focus to Giselle and the quandary she faces as she befriends Karen and infiltrates her life. The horrors that Giselle has seen in this world (i.e., the Holocaust) have impacted her, yet she still believes in the goodness of people in her belief that Karen is separated from her family's horrific actions. The story benefits from a well-paced plot filled with moments of action and suspense, memorable characters, and a terrific denouement. This novel is sure to generate a buzz among mystery lovers. -Philip Zozzaro, US Review of Books

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Stephen Maitland-Lewis is an award-winning author, British attorney, and former international investment banker whose career has spanned London, Kuwait, Paris, Munich, and Wall Street. After relocating to California in 1991, he ventured into hospitality and media as the owner of a luxury hotel, a celebrated restaurant, and Director of Marketing for a Los Angeles daily newspaper. A lifelong jazz aficionado, he serves as a Board Trustee of the Louis Armstrong House Museum in New York and received the Museum's prestigious Louie Award in 2014. Maitland-Lewis is also a Freeman of the City of London and a member of PEN, The Authors Guild, the International Mystery Writers Festival, and the California Jazz Foundation. His acclaimed novels include Legacy of Atonement, Hero on Three Continents, Emeralds Never Fade, Ambition, Botticelli's Bastard, and Duped. His short fiction collection, Mr. Simpson and Other Short Stories, features the award-winning title story, later adapted for the stage. He divides his time between Rancho Mirage, California, and New Orleans, Louisiana.

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