The King's Justice

A Maggie Hope Mystery

De: Susan Elia MacNeal

Narrado por: Susan Duerden

Can a stolen violin lead secret agent and spy Maggie Hope to a serial killer terrorizing London? Find out as the acclaimed World War II mystery series from New York Times bestselling author Susan Elia MacNeal continues.

“A wartime mystery to sink your teeth into.”—Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Huntress

Maggie Hope started out as Winston Churchill’s secretary, but now she’s a secret agent—and the only one who can figure out how the missing violin ties into a series of horrifying murders.

London, December 1943. As the Russian army repels German forces from Stalingrad, Maggie Hope takes a much-needed break from spying to defuse bombs in London. But Maggie herself is an explosion waiting to happen. Traumatized by her past, she finds herself living dangerously—taking huge risks, smoking, drinking, and speeding through the city streets on a motorbike. The last thing she wants is to get entangled in another crime.

But when she’s called upon to look into the theft of a Stradivarius, one of the finest violins ever made, Maggie can’t resist. Meanwhile, there’s a serial killer on the loose in London, targeting conscientious objectors. Little does Maggie know that investigating this dangerous predator will pit her against a new evil—and old enemies. Only Maggie can uncover the connection between the robbery, the murders, and a link to her own past.

Not as good as all previous books in this series

When you read about a heroine you have become attached to you understand that they should evolve. However! Maggie became a neurotic, petulant, self absorbed mess. Most readers do not want to see their heroins devolve into a messy puddle of emotional goo.

Best one yet in the series

This was a great story … good writing, good narration and so enjoyable … this felt like a growth of the Maggie Hope character … enjoy!

Slow start

This story improved halfway through. There was very little action early on and seemed to have little direction so I found it hard to keep wading through to get the good stuff. Glad the story redeemed itself and the second half moved fast.

bit draggy

did not start with the usual Maggie piazz
. Story bogged down in several places.

Good news. Bad news

WWII period detail very interesting. Some serious editing needed for long run speeches or scenes. Main character’s recovery from previous trauma solved by “a good cry” hard to credit. Not a wasted credit but not full value either.

Different

Not a a smooth read! Jumbled transitions and too much preaching! Just not the same quality and readability as the other excellent books!

story v preaching

I love the series for its historical and mystery content. please stop lacing it with these moral causes...I read to escape not be lectured on your values.

It's Maggie Hope

This narrator is fine when reading dialogue, but when reading the descriptive, she's horrible! A monotone voice that makes me want to scream. As for Maggie's story, this finds her in a reasonable crossroads of life. But she is still the character we've grown to love.

Great

Another physiological story. Maggie is out of control. Too much horror lived through with memories she cannot get rid of. Then the killings start and as much as she tries to stay out of it. But of course she is drawn in

Another great Maggie Hope mystery

Maggie Hope solves another mystery during World War II. The characters were well developed and believable. Maggie is passionate about murder and about the people she cares about.