{"product_id":"appointment-in-paris-9781529430752","title":"Appointment in Paris","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFollowing an acclaimed debut outing, Harry Fox, an MI5 Watcher, now suspended, and his associate Stella Fry are reunited during Britain's darkest hour in this gripping espionage thriller.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eONE OF \u003ci\u003eFINANCIAL TIMES \u003c\/i\u003eAND \u003ci\u003eTHE TIMES \u003c\/i\u003eBEST FICTION BOOKS OF 2025\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Blends a wholly convincing evocation of the period with a compelling narrative' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'After their riveting debut in Vienna, Fox and Fry are back in compelling fashion to navigate their way through a shadowy world of espionage and murder. Danger and secrecy lurk in every page of this classy novel' \u003cb\u003eALEX GERLIS, author of \u003ci\u003eEVERY SPY A TRAITOR\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'An enthralling read' \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e'Suspenseful, romantic, atmospheric and clever . . . Thynne's storytelling is hugely enjoyable escapism' \u003cb\u003eAMANDA CRAIG, author of \u003ci\u003eTHE THREE GRACES\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e'Deeply researched but lightly told, this book had me on the edge of my seat. Absolutely cracking stuff' \u003cb\u003eCLARE MULLEY, author of \u003ci\u003eAGENT ZO\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eFollowing an acclaimed debut outing, Harry Fox, an MI5 Watcher, now suspended, and his associate Stella Fry are reunited during Britain's darkest hour in this gripping espionage thriller.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eApril 1940, and Britain is in turmoil. Chamberlain's government is faltering, and a German invasion may be only weeks away.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA body, wearing the uniform of a Luftwaffe captain, is found in the grounds of Trent Park - a stately home and now a prison to house high level German POWs. Trent Park's true purpose, however, is intelligence, gathered covertly from prisoners by secret listeners.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe morning after the discovery of the body, one of the listeners goes missing, along with a gun from the firing range. Horrified that this could blow the highly confidential operation wide open, the missing man must be tracked down.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCue Harry Fox, a former MI5 Watcher, now suspended. He is desperate to assist the war effort but he's over the conscription age. Then his former boss gets in touch with a job for him, to track down the missing man. But, he stipulates, it must also involve Harry's former associate, Stella Fry.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStella returns home from work in the blackout to find a crowd outside her flat. She is told that a young woman in the building has had a fatal accident. The dead woman is called Stella Fry. Outraged, Stella suspects that this is the work of her erstwhile friend, Harry Fox. But why on earth would he go to such lengths to contact her?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDetails\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eISBN13: 9781529430752\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Pages: 400\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Date: 07 Jul 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Quercus Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication City, Country: London, United Kingdom\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (cm): 19.6(H)x12.8(L)x3(W)277\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight (gm): 277\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h4\u003eJane Thynne is a novelist, journalist and broadcaster. She has worked at the \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eDaily Telegraph\u003c\/i\u003e and the BBC, among others. She is the author of the Clara Vine series of wartime espionage thrillers. She also wrote two highly praised Dystopian novels, \u003ci\u003eWidowland\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eQueen High\u003c\/i\u003e, under the name C. J. Carey. Jane lives in Wimbledon, London.\u003ch4\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003e[A] tangled, high stakes read * the i *\u003cbr\u003eLondon before the blitz is superbly evoked, as is Paris before the German invasion but it is Miss Fry's indomitable character and ingenuity that shine through * Daily Mail *\u003cbr\u003eMeticulously true to historical facts, sympathetic and humane, fallible characters and a splendidly Machiavellian plot, this a first-class thriller and a series growing in stature * Crime Time *\u003cbr\u003eAfter their riveting debut in Vienna, Fox and Fry are back in compelling fashion to navigate their way through a shadowy world of espionage and murder. Danger and secrecy lurk in every page of this classy novel -- ALEX GERLIS, author of EVERY SPY A TRAITOR\u003cbr\u003eSuspenseful, romantic, atmospheric and clever . . . Thynne's storytelling is hugely enjoyable escapism -- AMANDA CRAIG, author of THE THREE GRACES\u003cbr\u003eDeeply researched but lightly told, this book had me on the edge of my seat. Absolutely cracking stuff -- CLARE MULLEY, author of AGENT ZO\u003cbr\u003eAs stylish, clever and gripping as ever, Thynne possesses the enviable ability both to enmesh the reader in her story and to deepen their knowledge of the historical context. Terrific -- ELIZABETH BUCHAN, author of BONJOUR, SOPHIE\u003cbr\u003eA brilliant and authentic espionage novel that explores the secret operations conducted at Trent Park during World War II. Jane Thynne has produced an adroitly executed and compelling novel that deserves a huge following -- HENRY PORTER, author of THE ENIGMA GIRL\u003cbr\u003eIt's heaven to be reunited with Fox and Fry. Elegant, evocative and funny, this is Thynne's best yet -- SABINE DURRANT, author of LIE WITH ME\u003cbr\u003eCompulsive and atmospheric, this novel is an enormous treat that combines a touch of John le Carré with the intelligent charm of Muriel Spark -- SALLY EMERSON, author of PERFECT\u003cbr\u003eI'm utterly addicted to Thynne's cinematic writing and taut plotting -- YSENDA MAXTONE GRAHAM, author of JOBS FOR THE GIRLS\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAppointment in Paris\u003c\/i\u003e builds on the triumph of \u003ci\u003eMidnight in Vienna\u003c\/i\u003e - establishing Fox and Fry as a gloriously fascinating pair of crusaders against the forces of darkness . . . Thynne's historical knowledge, sense of atmosphere, thrilling plotting and seductive characterisation combine to make \u003ci\u003eAppointment in Paris \u003c\/i\u003ea must read - easily as good as Robert Harris but with more soul -- BEL MOONEY\u003cbr\u003eEvocative in its period detail and gripping in its narrative drive, this is a highly enjoyable novel * The Times on MIDNIGHT IN VIENNA *\u003cbr\u003eThe action moves between the elegance of Vienna and the paranoia of London with consummate readability. Gripping and surprising * Observer on MIDNIGHT IN VIENNA *\u003cbr\u003eAll the key characters are sharply drawn in this very enjoyable tale * Financial Times on MIDNIGHT IN VIENNA *\u003cbr\u003eA beautifully crafted historical thriller with charismatic main characters from a gifted writer. More Fox and Fry tales please * Irish Independent on MIDNIGHT IN VIENNA *\u003cbr\u003eMasterful period detail and finely drawn characterisation make for an enthralling read in this tale of second world war espionage and deadly intrigue * Financial Times, 'Best books of 2025: Crime and Thrillers' *","brand":"Jane Thynne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48997126144217,"sku":"9781529430752","price":24.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/9530\/8441\/files\/9781529430752.jpg?v=1784734483","url":"https:\/\/www.arielbooks.com.au\/products\/appointment-in-paris-9781529430752","provider":"Ariel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}