Under the Paper Moon
Under the Paper Moon by Shaina Steinberg, published by Kensington on April 23, 2024, is a historical fiction novel that intertwines mystery and intrigue. Set in 1948 Los Angeles, the story follows Evelyn Bishop, an heiress turned private investigator, who reunites with her former spy partner, Nick Gallagher. As they navigate the complexities of their past and the shadows of World War II, they embark on a final mission that challenges their emotional boundaries and reveals lingering dangers from the war.
Readers will find a tightly-plotted narrative that explores themes of betrayal, resilience, and the impact of wartime experiences on personal lives. The book delves into the world of espionage and private investigation, highlighting the skills and determination of women sleuths in a postwar context. With 304 pages, this edition presents a rich tapestry of characters and events that reflect the historical backdrop while maintaining a focus on the personal stakes involved in Evelyn’s journey.
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Kate Quinn’s The Rose Code meets Mr. and Mrs. Smith in this intrigue-filled debut, as two former spies who shared more than just missions during WWII reunite in 1948 Los Angeles. Can they let go of heartbreak long enough to team up for one last operation in this tightly-plotted, emotionally rich postwar mystery?
It’s 1942, and as far as her father knows, Evelyn Bishop, heiress to an aeronautics fortune, is working as a translator in London. In truth, Evelyn—daring, beautiful, and as adept with a rifle as she is in five languages—has joined the Office of Strategic Services as a spy. Her goal is personal: to find her brother, who is being held as a POW in a Nazi labor camp. Through one high-risk mission after another she is paired with the reckless and rebellious Nick Gallagher, growing ever close to him until the war’s end brings with it an act of deep betrayal.
Six years later, Evelyn is back home in Los Angeles, working as a private investigator. The war was supposed to change everything, yet Evelyn, contemplating marriage to her childhood sweetheart, feels stifled by convention. Then the suspected cheating husband she’s tailing is murdered, and suddenly Evelyn is back in Nick’s orbit again.
Teaming up for a final mission, Evelyn and Nick begin to uncover the true nature of her case— and realize that the war has followed them home. For beyond the public horrors waged by nations there are countless secret, desperate acts that still reverberate on both continents, and threaten everything Evelyn holds dear…
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