A thrilling World War One spy story from the author of the acclaimed Jack Haldean series.
Working for the British Government as a secret agent, Anthony Brooke wants to expose the people responsible for blackmailing innocent people and gruesome murders. But when the gang plots a kidnap, Anthony finds himself in the race to reach the little girl before they do. However, Milly will not be easy to retrieve, for she is in a Belgian convent, in German-occupied territory.
To rescue her, Anthony must go behind enemy lines, crawl under the wire, face ruthless German guards and break into a convent. But, even if he can save her, what possible use could an orphan girl be to a violent gang? Anthony must find out soon, as countless more lives than just the little girl's are in danger...
This is Dolores Gordon-Smith's tribute to John Buchan and the Thirty Nine Steps, now celebrating its centenary. All references and similarities are intentional.|British secret agent Anthony Brooke wants to expose a gang guilty of blackmail and murder. Then the gang plots a kidnap and Anthony races to find Milly before they do. But she is in German-occupied territory, so Anthony must go behind enemy lines for the rescue and find out why the gang want her, as more than just Milly's life is in danger...