A Dangerous Game

A Dangerous Game

Paperback Published on: 16/01/2025
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Synopsis

International bestselling author Mandy Robotham returns with a brand new tale set in 1950s London.

‘A gripping story of revenge, guilt and redemption, sweetened by love.’ Daisy Wood, author of The Forgotten Bookshop in Paris

‘A truly brilliant read—I couldn’t put it down!’ Suzanne Kelman, author of The Bookseller of Paris

London, 1952. Seven years after the chaotic aftermath of World War II, London has is coming alive again, with jazz clubs and flickering cinema awnings lighting up the night sky.

But for widowed Helen ‘Dexie’ Dexter, she’s still a woman in a man’s world. She longs to prove herself as an officer in the London Metropolitan Police, yet she’s stuck intervening in domestics and making tea for her male colleagues.

Then Harri Schroder arrives, seconded from Hamburg to the Met. Haunted by the loss of his wife and child, Harri is unlike any man Dexie has ever known. Compassionate and sharp-witted, he sees her not as a threat, but as an intelligent, canny officer full of potential.

And when Harri is tasked with hunting down a Nazi war criminal-turned-respected-businessman, with connections to the upper echelons of British society, it’s Dexie he turns to for help.

But as their bond deepens, a deadly fog engulfs London. Dexie and Harri must expose the fugitive before he vanishes, risking everything for justice – and each other…

The new gripping and heart-wrenching historical fiction novel from international bestseller Mandy Robotham. Perfect for fans of Kate Quinn and Kristin Hannah.

READERS LOVE A DANGEROUS GAME:

‘This is a book with characters so well-drawn you feel you know them. Add thrills and a dash of romance, and you have a book you can't put down. Loved it!’ Deborah Swift, author of The Shadow Network

‘Unique and spellbinding. I couldn't put it down.’ Melanie Hudson, author of The Paris Affair

‘Well written, atmospheric, suspenseful, with fully developed characters, this was a five star read for me….another one I couldn’t put down.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This story kept me up late at night. I wanted to read just one more chapter until I couldn’t.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Mandy Robotham takes the reader down this chilling path with twists and turns that keep you guessing and holding your breath.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A cleverly crafted mystery thriller set in the great smog of London in the 1950s.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Really enjoyed it from start to finish and captured the era brilliantly. Recommended.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Don't miss this one! I'd give it 10 stars if I could!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘If you like historical fiction mixed with thriller espionage this book will be for you!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Publisher information

  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
  • ISBN: 9780008599256
  • Number of pages: 384
  • Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 28 mm
  • Weight: 260g
  • Languages: English

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A Dangerous Game
Engaging
In the 1950’s the city of London is vibrant once again. This story brings Dexie Dexter an officer in the London Metropolitan Police presently stuck inte... READ MORE
Toni Osborne
A Dangerous Game
Danger comes from the most unexpected places
Mandy Robotham never fails to deliver an exciting story and this one was one of her best! It was fast-paced, full of intrigue, suspense, danger and most of... READ MORE
Anna Maria Fold
A Dangerous Game
Great Historical Thriller
This is a sequel to "The Hidden Storyteller" and "The Berlin Girl" and while not absolutlely necessary, I do think it would be better reading them in the c... READ MORE
Margaret Palmer
A Dangerous Game
Staying tuned for more adventures
I love how I always learn something new when reading a Mandy Robotham book. This time, I learned about The Great Smog which affected London in 1952, taking... READ MORE
Milica S.
A Dangerous Game
Made me feel like I was there
This novel takes place in London in 1952, seven years after the end of WWII. Helen ‘Dexie’ Dexter has been striving to prove herself as an officer in the L... READ MORE
Sherri Lewis
A Dangerous Game
Gripping story set in a fascinating era!
A great historic read! Not everything that emerged from the ruins of WW2 was positive, and one Hamburg Inspector Harri Schroder is been seconded to London... READ MORE
Katrina  Oliver
A Dangerous Game
Gripping storyine
London 1952 during the great smog that took over 4.000 lives and several years after WW2 but still on people’s mind. Police Detective Harri Schroeder has b... READ MORE
Michelle De Alwis
A Dangerous Game
Entertaining Historical Crime Thriller
Set in 1950's London A Dangerous Game is an excellent historical thriller with great characters,and a compelling plot . When Hamburg Detective Harri Schro... READ MORE
David Blendell
A Dangerous Game
Another gripping story to read
Once again Mandy has delighted her readers with a delightful story set in London in 1950s. Harri Schroder, of Berlin, has his third case. This time he is o... READ MORE
Su Thorburn
A Dangerous Game
Four stars!
Set against the evocative backdrop of post-war London in 1952, this gripping tale of justice, resilience, and unlikely partnership plunges readers into the... READ MORE
The Secret Book Review
A Dangerous Game
Captivating read
A Dangerous Game is an atmospheric read that I simply did not want to put down. Its London 1952 and the background is the Killer Fog. I love the fog ... READ MORE
Judy Odom
A Dangerous Game
A Riveting Story!
Fear and the unknown: it keeps the pages turning. Two people agreed to go on a mission to identify a high-level Nazi officer who managed to escape. Ins... READ MORE
Jackie Sunday
A Dangerous Game
Another winner for fans of Mandy Robotham
Set against the backdrop of the infamous 'Killer Fog' that blanketed London for five days in 1952, we meet up again with the wonderful Inspector Harri as h... READ MORE
Bri C
A Dangerous Game
Thrilling
A really great read, full of suspense and thrills. A cleverly crafted mystery thriller set in the great smog of London in the 1950s. The stench of the c... READ MORE
Romany
A Dangerous Game
Historical Fiction
Hamburg, 1952. Harri Schroeder is a police detective. His wife and daughter died during WWII. He was sent on an assignment to London where he has to help i... READ MORE
Louise Wilson
A Dangerous Game
A good, atmospheric read
I like historical fiction and this authors books. I really liked Harri's character in The Hidden Storyteller and was eager to know more about him. I think ... READ MORE
Anne Mosedale
A Dangerous Game
Thriller
Thank you NetGalley and Avon Books UK for this eCopy to review A Dangerous Game is a captivating read! Set in 1950s London, the story follows Helen 'Dex... READ MORE
Bzz Kolla