Swann’s War
Swann’s War by Michael Oren, published by Dzanc Books on October 25, 2022, is a 256-page work of literary fiction that intertwines elements of mystery and historical narrative set against the backdrop of World War II. The story unfolds on the isolated New England fishing island of Fourth Cliff, where the absence of able-bodied men leaves the community in a state of tension and uncertainty. As Mary Beth Swann steps into her husband’s role as police captain, she faces the challenge of earning the respect of the island’s residents while grappling with a series of murders that disrupt their fragile peace.
Readers will find a gripping tale that follows Mary Beth’s determination to uncover the truth behind the deaths of Italian POWs, relying on an unlikely team of allies. The narrative explores themes of resilience and identity as she navigates her new responsibilities amidst the chaos of war. With its focus on women sleuths and the complexities of life during a tumultuous period, Swann’s War presents a unique blend of historical fiction and mystery that invites readers to engage with the challenges faced by its characters.
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A thrilling literary fiction whodunit for fans of Delia Owens and Jacqueline Winspear
World War II is raging overseas, but life remains painfully quiet on the rugged New England fishing island of Fourth Cliff. With most of its able-bodied male inhabitants away in the service, the island is now home only to aged fishermen, concerned women and children, and second-rate soldiers guarding a low-priority military emplacement and camp for Italian POWs.
With her husband Archie, Fourth Cliff’s beloved police captain, off fighting in the Marines, Mary Beth Swann steps into his role. Though a cop herself, she has to fight for the respect of Fourth Cliff’s hardscrabble residents. And that’s before a murdered POW surfaces in a fisherman’s net, followed by more bodies.
Determined to find the killer, Swann must rely only on the help of a simple-minded deputy, a disgraced doctor, and a mob-connected mainlander to prove her worth to Fourth Cliff–and to herself.
In the tradition of Where the Crawdads Sing and the BBC’s Foyle’s War, Michael Oren’s novel seizes the reader and doesn’t let go until the very last page.
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