Mr Campion’s War
Mr Campion’s War by Mike Ripley is a captivating addition to the Albert Campion mystery series, published by Severn House in 2018. This edition, comprising 256 pages, invites readers into a gathering at the Dorchester Hotel, where Albert Campion celebrates his seventieth birthday alongside family and friends, as well as some enigmatic guests. The narrative unfolds as Campion decides to share his secretive wartime experiences in Vichy France, revealing extraordinary events that have lasting implications.
As the story progresses, the identities of the mysterious guests, including the scar-faced Freiherr Robert von Ringer and the chic Madame Thibus, come into focus, raising questions about their connection to Campion. The revelations from his past not only intrigue his audience but also create a sense of urgency, as they lead to dangerous consequences for one of the attendees. This blend of espionage and mystery, set against the backdrop of World War II, offers a rich exploration of themes related to history and personal connections, making it a notable entry in the genre.
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“Pop has never talked about what he did in the war … Whatever he did, it was pretty secret stuff”: the intriguing new Albert Campion mystery.
Campions young and old, extended family members and loyal friends are gathered at the Dorchester Hotel to celebrate Albert Campion’s seventieth birthday – along with some intriguing, unrecognizable guests. Who exactly are the mysterious, aristocratic, scar-faced German, Freiherr Robert von Ringer, and the elegantly chic Madame Thibus – and what is their connection to Mr Campion?
Campion has decided the time has come to enthral his guests with his account of his wartime experiences in Vichy France more than twenty-five years before, but in doing so he unveils a series of extraordinary events. Why here, and why now? Not least as Campion’s shocking revelations have repercussions which reverberate to the present day, putting one of his guests in deadly danger . . .
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