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Overview1940s, Washington DC. Government girl Louise gets her big chance, when she is tasked with recruiting German POWs for a secret mission inside Nazi Germany Government girl Louise Pearlie has a new job inside the OSS - the Office of Strategic Services: recruiting German prisoners-of-war for a secret mission inside Nazi Germany. It's a big chance for her, and Louise hopes she can finally escape her filing and typing duties. With the job comes two new colleagues: Alice Osborne, a propaganda expert, and Merle Ellison, a forger from Texas who just happens to speak fluent German. But when the three arrive at Fort Meade camp, to interview the first German POWs to arrive there, their mission is beset by complications. Only one of the prisoners speaks English, the army officer in charge of the camp is an alcoholic and two prisoners disappeared on the ship bringing the Germans to the states. Were their deaths suicide? Officially, yes. But Louise can't help but have her doubts ... Full Product DetailsAuthor: Sarah R. ShaberPublisher: Canongate Books Imprint: Severn House Edition: Main Volume: 5 Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.265kg ISBN: 9781847516619ISBN 10: 1847516610 Pages: 192 Publication Date: 29 July 2016 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsTo a librarian, a well-researched book is a true joy, and Shaber's Louise Pearlie series is a gem. This newest entry in the series provides a deeper and richer portrait of Louise, as her life progresses through wartime Washington. -- B Brechner, Librarian Solid characterizations and a faithful re-creation of wartime life Kirkus Reviews As usual, Shaber provides interesting period details Publishers Weekly Slim and sleek, Louise's Chance is a fine example of the historical mystery. (Shaber is all-American, but some readers might be reminded of the British TV series Foyle's War. ) The whodunnit is well-crafted, with enough red herrings to keep readers guessing. -- Ben Steelman, Star News Online Author InformationSarah R. Shaber is the author of five previous mysteries in the popular 'Simon Shaw' series. The first won the St. Martin's Malice Domestic Contest for Best First Traditional Mystery. Sarah lives in North Carolina with her husband and children. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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