OTTILIE DIVINE'S WAR - THE DIPLOMAT WHO VANISHED: A WWII London Historical Mystery of Secrets, Espionage, and a Brilliant Female Sleuth (OTTILIE DIVINE'S WAR - The Ottilie Divine Mysteries Book 1)

London, 1939. War is coming. Secrets are already here. And someone is determined that the truth should never be discovered. A diplomat vanishes without a trace. A young journalist discovers the disappearance may threaten far more than one life. When a diplomat vanishes without explanation, his desperate wife turns to the only person she believes might uncover the truth. Ottilie Divine. A young investigative journalist with a sharp mind and a famous surname, Ottilie has always lived in the shadow of her mother, the renowned detective Camille Divine. But as Europe stands on the brink of war, London is becoming a city of whispers, hidden loyalties, and dangerous secrets. What begins as a missing person enquiry quickly spirals into something far more sinister.Government offices close ranks. Gentlemen’s clubs hide quiet conversations. And someone is determined that the truth should never surface.With the help of an unlikely ally, a brilliant young chemistry student with a talent for deduction, Ottilie follows a trail that leads deep into the heart of wartime intrigue.But in a city preparing for war, asking the wrong questions can be deadly.And someone is watching.The Diplomat Who Vanished is the gripping first novel in the Ottilie Divine’s War series, a richly atmospheric WWII historical mystery set in London, perfect for readers who love intelligent female sleuths, wartime espionage, and classic British detective fiction.Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Winspear, Susan Elia MacNeal, Laurie R. King, and traditional historical mysteries with strong female detectives.Step into wartime London, where every secret has a cost… and every clue could change everything. In a city preparing for war, asking the wrong questions can be deadly. Read more