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The London House
Contemporary historical mystery
The London House
Caroline Payne is stunned when an old friend claims that her long-dead great-aunt betrayed both their family and Britain during the Second World War. Determined to defend the family name, Caroline investigates boxes of letters and diaries that lead her into 1930s Paris and the hidden work of Britain's wartime intelligence network. The deeper she searches, the more the accepted family story fractures under secrets, grief, and choices made in dangerous circumstances. Moving between past and present, this historical mystery suits readers who want family archives, wartime intrigue, Parisian atmosphere, and a thoughtful search for truth and reconciliation.
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War themes · Family estrangement · Grief and loss · Mild romantic content
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London Calling
Tea-forward, tart, and layered with history.
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- Garnish: Lemon wheel.
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Hamburg Pilsner
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