A Traitor in Whitehall, Julia Kelly
A Traitor in Whitehall, Julia Kelly
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A Traitor in Whitehall
A Mystery

Author: Julia Kelly

Narrator: Marisa Calin

Unabridged: 9 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/03/2023


Synopsis

"Calin's versatile characterizations, subtle accents, and comfortable pacing capture this privileged world wherein modern ideas clash with traditional values" —AudioFile on The Last Dance of the Debutante

From Julia Kelly, internationally bestselling author of The Last Dance of the Debutante, comes the first in the mysterious and immersive Evelyne Redfern series, A Traitor in Whitehall.

"Kelly spins an Agatha Christie-esque mystery . . . thoroughly delightful and well-researched."—Susan Elia MacNeal

1940, England: Evelyne Redfern, known as “The Parisian Orphan” as a child, is working on the line at a munitions factory in wartime London. When Mr. Fletcher, one of her father’s old friends, spots Evelyne on a night out, Evelyne finds herself plunged into the world of Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s cabinet war rooms.

However, shortly after she settles into her new role as a secretary, one of the girls at work is murdered, and Evelyne must use all of her amateur sleuthing expertise to find the killer. But doing so puts her right in the path of David Poole, a cagey minister’s aide who seems determined to thwart her investigations. That is, until Evelyne finds out David’s real mission is to root out a mole selling government secrets to Britain’s enemies, and the pair begrudgingly team up.

With her quick wit, sharp eyes, and determination, will Evelyne be able to find out who’s been selling England’s secrets and catch a killer, all while battling her growing attraction to David?

A Macmillan Audio production from Minotaur Books.

About Julia Kelly

JULIA KELLY is the international bestselling author of historical novels about the extraordinary stories of the past. Her books have been translated into fourteen languages. She has also written historical romance. In addition to writing, she’s been an Emmy-nominated producer, a journalist, a marketing professional, and (for one summer) a tea waitress. Julia called Los Angeles, Iowa, and New York City home before settling in London.

About Marisa Calin

Marisa Calin is an actress, narrator, and novelist born in England and educated in New York at the American Academy of the Dramatic Arts. An artist with a flair for everything literary, she has written a young adult novel, You & Me, which received a Kirkus Starred Review, and has narrated the audio books Ruby Red and Sapphire Blue by Kerstin Gier.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Tina on April 23, 2024

I was so excited to win Julia Kelly's latest novel on a first-reads giveaway. She's one of my favourite Historical Fiction writers. I love her easy style storytelling. This book is the start of a new Historical Fiction mystery series titled, "Parisian Orphan." The story begins in 1940 during the Blit......more

Goodreads review by Marilyn (not getting notifications) on November 03, 2023

I have had the pleasure of reading most of Julia Kelly’s books over the past many years. All of her previous books that I had read were historical fiction and stand-alone books. A Traitor in Whitehall (Parisian Orphan #1) was definitely written as a historical fiction detective mystery. It was set d......more

Goodreads review by Tammy on July 02, 2023

Julia Kelly is one of my go-to historical fiction authors so I jumped at the chance to read this. And let me tell you this did not disappoint. The setting is WWll London during The Blitz and I loved that it features a strong female heroine. 🇬🇧🕵🏻‍♀️ Evelyn Redfern is a newly recruited British spy that......more

Goodreads review by Lindsay L on August 31, 2024

2.5 stars. Too cutesy for me. I was expecting a thrilling historical fiction mystery, but this failed to deliver that. Recommended to cozy mystery readers, which is not my preferred reading genre.......more


Quotes

"In Winston Churchill’s London underground bunker, Kelly spins an Agatha Christie-esque mystery featuring—who else?—one of Mr. Churchill’s whip-smart secretaries, of course! A thoroughly delightful and well-researched novel of London during the Blitz."—Susan Elia MacNeal, New York Times bestselling author of the Edgar-nominated Mr. Churchill’s Secretary, the Maggie Hope series, and Mother Daughter Traitor Spy

"Julia Kelly masterfully weaves history into gripping intrigue in this riveting WWII murder mystery. Evelyne Redfern is exactly the kind of intrepid, plucky heroine I love to root for and the details of Churchill’s cabinet war rooms were spot on and fascinating. A Traitor in Whitehall will keep you guessing as to who the killer might be as the pages fly by."—Madeline Martin, New York Times bestselling author of The Librarian Spy

"Call the Midwife meets Mr. Churchill's Secretary in this riveting and atmospheric mystery set in wartime London. Readers will love the quick witted "Parisian Orphan" Evelyne Redfern who discovers the body of a deeply disliked colleague and decides to track down her killer. As she investigates, she uncovers the dark secrets of the people keeping the secrets in Whitehall. Sharp, charming, and fast-paced, A Traitor in Whitehall marks a stellar debut for a winning and original heroine."—Mariah Fredericks, author of The Lindbergh Nanny