A Spying Eye
Thank you Tlcbook Tours and Michelle Cox for this gifted copy.
๐ ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐๐ฒ is the the reason why I love historical fiction so much! Itโs a genre that can have it all in just one book - history, adventure, mystery, suspense and so much more. With all these elements combined I of course could not put this book down. Now to go back and start this series from the beginning, because I need more of these characters and adventures!
Synopsis: In this sixth book of the series, Clive and Henrietta return to Europe in an attempt to resurrect their failed honeymoon. While in London, they are approached by their old friend, Inspector John Hartle, who convinces them to search for the missing panel of the Ghent Altarpiece, a famous Renaissance painting, of which Hitlerโs top men are also in pursuit.
Meanwhile, back in Chicago, Oldrich Exley threatens to cut off financial support for the entire Von Harmon brood if Elsie continues with her plan to marry Guntherโa situation made worse by the sudden appearance of one Heinrich Meyer, who claims to be little Annaโs father and threatens to take her away. Desperate, Elsie seeks the help of Cliveโs sister, Julia, who is herself the victim of domestic abuse and who has fallen under the spell of a handsome Texas millionaire bent on acquiring a rare painting from the Howard collection.
Clive and Henriettaโs search takes them to Chateau du Freudeneck in Strasbourg, Franceโthe ancient seat of the Von Harmons and home to three eccentric distant relatives. What begins as a wild goose chase turns decidedly more deadly when several Nazi officers also arrive at the chateau in search of a โvaluable item.โ When Henrietta and Clive attempt to flee after Henrietta uncovers a shocking truth, they are forced to trust themselves to a suspicious French servant who seems all-too willing to help . . .