Maisie is recruited by the British Secret Service to undertake an undercover mission to Munich to rescue a British subject from prison. Set in early 1938 Winspear evokes the atmosphere of fear and tension that has taken hold of the citizens of Nazi Germany. After the initial plan fails Maisie is forced to rely on her skills and experience to engineer an escape. Winspear just keeps getting better and better, The characters keep developing. The plot is riveting and the historical context is gripping. Loved it. Looking forward to Maisie's next adventure.