In this sixth book of the series, Clive and Henrietta return to Europe in an attempt to resurrect their failed honeymoon. While in London, they are approached by their old friend, Inspector John Hartle, who convinces them to search for the missing panel of the Ghent Altarpiece, a famous Renaissance painting, of which Hitlers top men are also in pursuit.
Meanwhile, back in Chicago, Oldrich Exley threatens to cut off financial support for the entire Von Harmon brood if Elsie continues with her plan to marry Gunthera situation made worse by the sudden appearance of one Heinrich Meyer, who claims to be little Annas father and threatens to take her away. Desperate, Elsie seeks the help of Clives sister, Julia, who is herself the victim of domestic abuse and who has fallen under the spell of a handsome Texas millionaire bent on acquiring a rare painting from the Howard collection.
Clive and Henriettas search takes them to Chateau du Freudeneck in Strasbourg, Francethe ancient seat of the Von Harmons and home to three eccentric distant relatives. What begins as a wild goose chase turns decidedly more deadly when several Nazi officers also arrive at the chateau in search of a valuable item. When Henrietta and Clive attempt to flee after Henrietta uncovers a shocking truth, they are forced to trust themselves to a suspicious French servant who seems all-too willing to help . . .

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Spying Eye: A Henrietta and Inspector Howard Novel, Book 6

A Spying Eye: A Henrietta and Inspector Howard Novel

A Spying Eye (Henrietta and Inspector Howard, #6)

Henrietta and Inspector Howard novel, Berkeley, 2022

United States, United States of America

LaVergne, 2022

Oct 25, 2022

PS, 2022

Source title: A Spying Eye: A Henrietta and Inspector Howard Novel

“Mixing Romance and Mystery in a Fizzy 1930s Cocktail!”“A fun and spunky heroine, a plot involving an old castle in Strasbourg make this a fast-paced, delightful read.”—Rhys Bowen, New York Times best-selling author“A fabulously entertaining novel, start to finish.”—Hall Ways, Lonestar Literary Life“Romantic, sexy, and fulfilling. Henrietta and Clive Howard finally live out their unbridled passion for each other's intellect and charm—while solving a case!”—Rebecca Rosenberg, author of Champagne WidowsClive and Henrietta return to Europe in an attempt to resurrect their failed honeymoon. While in London, they are approached by their old friend, Inspector John Hartle, who convinces them to search for the missing panel of the Ghent Altarpiece, a famous Renaissance painting, of which Hitler's top men are also in pursuit.Meanwhile, back in Chicago, Oldrich Exley threatens to cut off financial support for the entire Von Harmon brood if Elsie continues with her plan to marry Gunther—a situation made worse by the sudden appearance of one Heinrich Meyer, who claims to be little Anna's father and threatens to take her away. Desperate, Elsie seeks the help of Clive's sister, Julia, who is herself the victim of domestic abuse and who has fallen under the spell of a handsome Texas millionaire bent on acquiring a rare painting from the Howard collection.Clive and Henrietta's search takes them to Chateau du Freudeneck in Strasbourg, France—the ancient seat of the Von Harmons and home to three eccentric distant relatives. What begins as a wild goose chase turns decidedly more deadly when several Nazi officers also arrive at the chateau in search of a “valuable item.” When Henrietta and Clive attempt to flee after Henrietta uncovers a shocking truth, they are forced to trust themselves to a suspicious French servant who seems all-too willing to help...

"Clive and Henrietta return to Europe in an attempt to resurrect their failed honeymoon. But that quickly gets derailed to search for the missing panel of the Ghent Alterpiece, a famous Renaissance painting, of which Hitler's top men are also in pursuit. Meanwhile, in Chicago, Oldrich Exley threatens to cut off financial support for the Von Harmon brood is Elsie marries Gunther. Desperate, Elsie seeks the help of Clive's sister, while Clive and Henrietta run into several Nazi officers and uncover a shocking truth" -- Adapted from back cover

Henrietta and Clive race across Europe in search of a missing panel of the Ghent Altarpiece, intent on finding it before it falls into the hands of the Nazis, who believe it contains a coded map to the Arma Christi—weapons of ultimate power.

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