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Hope Under Fire: Hope Stapleford Adventure 4
Set in London during the Blitz, Hope Under Fire is the fourth exciting spy thriller in Caroline Dunford's World War II Hope Stapleford Adventures.
It is late August 1940 and British Intelligence agent Hope Stapleford is desperate to join the Special Operations Executive. But spymaster Fitzroy, now Hope's stepfather, has promised to protect her, so instead he sends her to work in the home propaganda department of the Ministry of Information.
When bombs starts to fall in London and lives are tragically lost, Hope secretly becomes an ARP warden and her asset, Harvey, becomes a nightshift fireman on the East End docks. And as the Blitz rages on, Hope must keep the nation's spirits up, while never knowing where the next threat to her safety lies . . .
Readers LOVE Caroline Dunford's gripping Second World War thrillers!
'Wonderful in its writing, chaterisation and plot the book never fails to entertain' ***** Reader review for HOPE TO SURVIVE
'This is one of the best written mystery series that I have read' ***** Reader review for HOPE TO SURVIVE
'They're so well written that they're hard to put down! I can't wait for the next one!' ***** Reader review for HOPE TO SURVIVE
'This has got to be one of the best writers of mystery books' ***** Author review for HOPE TO SURVIVE
It is late August 1940 and British Intelligence agent Hope Stapleford is desperate to join the Special Operations Executive. But spymaster Fitzroy, now Hope's stepfather, has promised to protect her, so instead he sends her to work in the home propaganda department of the Ministry of Information.
When bombs starts to fall in London and lives are tragically lost, Hope secretly becomes an ARP warden and her asset, Harvey, becomes a nightshift fireman on the East End docks. And as the Blitz rages on, Hope must keep the nation's spirits up, while never knowing where the next threat to her safety lies . . .
Readers LOVE Caroline Dunford's gripping Second World War thrillers!
'Wonderful in its writing, chaterisation and plot the book never fails to entertain' ***** Reader review for HOPE TO SURVIVE
'This is one of the best written mystery series that I have read' ***** Reader review for HOPE TO SURVIVE
'They're so well written that they're hard to put down! I can't wait for the next one!' ***** Reader review for HOPE TO SURVIVE
'This has got to be one of the best writers of mystery books' ***** Author review for HOPE TO SURVIVE
273 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 10, 2024
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About the author
Caroline Dunford
50 books47 followersLike most authors I did several jobs before I settled down to writing full time. I've been a journalist, a development officer, and a psychotherapist. I am a novelist, short story writer, mentor, tutor and playwright.
Throughout my life I've been fascinated by people - to the extent I even did a psychology degree before training in psychotherapy. I firmly believe that we all make sense of the whole through narrative- even if it's only the one inside your own head.
My Euphemia Martins Mysteries are inspired by my maternal great grandmother, who left a life of luxury to go into service.
However, everything I do inspires me. The best way of me to make sense of what often seems a very chaotic world is to tell stories. And in those stories I'm always asking questions.
Recently my play Burke has gone into its third production. It tries to make sense of what Burke and Hare, still the UK's most successful (?) serial killers did what they did. How they started.
You'll find traces of questions like this is the Euphemia stories where I often explore why people can and do do unpleasant things.
But - and this is a big but - I also believe that if you want to look at the darker side of human nature you must also pay homage to the lighter side, the truly selfless and generous acts that all humans are capable of doing.
And you need humour. Life can deal all of us harsh knocks and laughter is one of the greatest weapons in our armoury - along with love.
Throughout my life I've been fascinated by people - to the extent I even did a psychology degree before training in psychotherapy. I firmly believe that we all make sense of the whole through narrative- even if it's only the one inside your own head.
My Euphemia Martins Mysteries are inspired by my maternal great grandmother, who left a life of luxury to go into service.
However, everything I do inspires me. The best way of me to make sense of what often seems a very chaotic world is to tell stories. And in those stories I'm always asking questions.
Recently my play Burke has gone into its third production. It tries to make sense of what Burke and Hare, still the UK's most successful (?) serial killers did what they did. How they started.
You'll find traces of questions like this is the Euphemia stories where I often explore why people can and do do unpleasant things.
But - and this is a big but - I also believe that if you want to look at the darker side of human nature you must also pay homage to the lighter side, the truly selfless and generous acts that all humans are capable of doing.
And you need humour. Life can deal all of us harsh knocks and laughter is one of the greatest weapons in our armoury - along with love.
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February 5, 2026
4.5* read for me!
I absolutely loved this book! Hope Stapleford is still one of my favourite book characters of all time as I love reading about a female main character who isn't afraid of putting themselves into risky situations and taking the lead on solving mysteries!
I loved all the plot twists that came along with the book. It was a little slow to begin with but quickly picked up the pace.
If I hadn't been in a reading slump after a holiday, I would've finished this book much quicker than I have done.
I can't wait for the 5th book to be released to see what Hope gets up to in her next adventure!
I absolutely loved this book! Hope Stapleford is still one of my favourite book characters of all time as I love reading about a female main character who isn't afraid of putting themselves into risky situations and taking the lead on solving mysteries!
I loved all the plot twists that came along with the book. It was a little slow to begin with but quickly picked up the pace.
If I hadn't been in a reading slump after a holiday, I would've finished this book much quicker than I have done.
I can't wait for the 5th book to be released to see what Hope gets up to in her next adventure!
October 13, 2024
Hope battles the Blitz
Caroline Dunford has sent Hope Stapleford back to Whitehall and a typing job. But surely Fitzroy has more in mind for her than that?
With the unexpected return of characters and seemingly unconnected incidents, will Hope manage to stay conscious long enough to catch the traitors?
Highly recommended.
Caroline Dunford has sent Hope Stapleford back to Whitehall and a typing job. But surely Fitzroy has more in mind for her than that?
With the unexpected return of characters and seemingly unconnected incidents, will Hope manage to stay conscious long enough to catch the traitors?
Highly recommended.
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