The American Agent

In this compelling wartime mystery, Maisie Dobbs is asked to investigate the murder of American correspondent Catherine Saxon, whose death is kept secret by British authorities. As she works alongside an agent from the US Department of Justice, Maisie navigates a complex web involving wartime propaganda and political intrigue, all while caring for a young evacuee she has come to cherish. The story combines elements of love, survival, and the shadows cast by war, leading Maisie into a tense confrontation with powerful forces.