{"product_id":"the-queens-accomplice","title":"The Queen's Accomplice","description":"\u003cb\u003eSpy and code-breaker extraordinaire Maggie Hope returns to war-weary London, where she is thrust into the dangerous hunt for a monster, as the\u003ci\u003e New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling mystery series for fans of Jacqueline Winspear, Charles Todd, and Anne Perry continues.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e England, 1942. The Nazis' relentless Blitz may have paused, but London's nightly blackouts continue. Now, under the cover of darkness, a madman is brutally killing and mutilating young women in eerie and exact re-creations of Jack the Ripper's crimes. What's more, he's targeting women who are reporting for duty to be Winston Churchill's spies and saboteurs abroad. The officers at MI-5 quickly realize they need the help of special agent Maggie Hope to find the killer dubbed \"the Blackout Beast.\" A trap is set. But once the murderer has his sights on Maggie, not even Buckingham Palace can protect the resourceful spy from her fate. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Queen's Accomplice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"\u003c\/b\u003eMaggie is a thoughtful spy whose dangerous escapades never disappoint.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"A fine historical mystery given a feminist slant.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Plausible and elegant . . . Like all MacNeal's novels, this one ends on a cliffhanger that will leave readers eagerly awaiting Maggie's next adventure.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Works as a suspenseful stand-alone . . . interesting and informative . . . wartime London is vividly portrayed . . . recommended for those who like their historical mysteries with a large dose of suspense.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eHistorical Novel Society\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"For those who are Maggie Hope diehards, this latest in the series is sure to satisfy.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eReviewing the Evidence\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"MacNeal's meticulous research shines through on every page, and pays off with a wartime atmosphere that feels real.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eCrimespree Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Random House Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47984049782973,"sku":"BS-TC0-178723","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9780804178723-HD.jpg?v=1786578332","url":"https:\/\/boundigo.com\/products\/the-queens-accomplice","provider":"Boundigo Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}