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Sisters of Wartime England
She Casts A Long Shadow
Preparing to expose the mole at MI5, Ena’s husband Henry is abducted by Special Branch and Ena is thrown into a murder case.
All the evidence points to Henry having killed the mole, leading Ena to conclude that Henry is being framed. Close to finding out the truth, Ena is suspended from her job at the Home Office and the investigation is blocked by Special Branch. Only her sisters and her old friend Inspector Powell believe Henry is innocent.
Help comes from an untrustworthy character. A deal is A ticket to Austria in return for the names of the mole’s associates, evidence to solve two of Ena’s cold cases, and the proof that Henry is innocent of murder. The catch? Ena must accompany this character to Austria as insurance.
All the evidence points to Henry having killed the mole, leading Ena to conclude that Henry is being framed. Close to finding out the truth, Ena is suspended from her job at the Home Office and the investigation is blocked by Special Branch. Only her sisters and her old friend Inspector Powell believe Henry is innocent.
Help comes from an untrustworthy character. A deal is A ticket to Austria in return for the names of the mole’s associates, evidence to solve two of Ena’s cold cases, and the proof that Henry is innocent of murder. The catch? Ena must accompany this character to Austria as insurance.
- GenresHistorical Fiction
339 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 30, 2020
139 people are currently reading
43 people want to read
About the author
Madalyn Morgan
14 books29 followersMadalyn Morgan has been an actress for more than thirty years working in repertory theatre, the West End, film and television. She is a radio presenter and journalist, writing articles for newspapers and magazines.
Madalyn was brought up in a busy working class pub in the market town of Lutterworth in Leicestershire. The pub was a great place for an aspiring actress and writer to live. There were so many wonderful characters to study and accents learn. At twenty-four Madalyn gave up a successful hairdressing salon and wig-hire business for a place at E15 Drama College, and a career as an actress.
In 2000, with fewer parts available for older actresses, Madalyn learned to touch type, completed a two-year course with The Writer's Bureau, and began writing. After living in London for thirty-six years, she has returned to her home town of Lutterworth, swapping two window boxes and a mortgage, for a garden and the freedom to write.
Madalyn is currently writing her third novel, China Blue, the third of four books about the lives of four very different sisters during the Second World War. First and second novels, Foxden Acres and Applause, are now available.
Visit Madalyn Morgan online:
The Foxden Acres Website: https://sites.google.com/site/foxdena...
Non-Fiction Blog: http://madalynmorgan.blogspot.co.uk/
Fiction Blog: http://madalynmorgansfiction.blogspot...
Actress website: http://www.madalynmorgan.com/
Madalyn was brought up in a busy working class pub in the market town of Lutterworth in Leicestershire. The pub was a great place for an aspiring actress and writer to live. There were so many wonderful characters to study and accents learn. At twenty-four Madalyn gave up a successful hairdressing salon and wig-hire business for a place at E15 Drama College, and a career as an actress.
In 2000, with fewer parts available for older actresses, Madalyn learned to touch type, completed a two-year course with The Writer's Bureau, and began writing. After living in London for thirty-six years, she has returned to her home town of Lutterworth, swapping two window boxes and a mortgage, for a garden and the freedom to write.
Madalyn is currently writing her third novel, China Blue, the third of four books about the lives of four very different sisters during the Second World War. First and second novels, Foxden Acres and Applause, are now available.
Visit Madalyn Morgan online:
The Foxden Acres Website: https://sites.google.com/site/foxdena...
Non-Fiction Blog: http://madalynmorgan.blogspot.co.uk/
Fiction Blog: http://madalynmorgansfiction.blogspot...
Actress website: http://www.madalynmorgan.com/
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Displaying 1 - 9 of 9 reviews
July 18, 2020
Wow, this is magnificent!
The Dudley sisters are together again, and are determined to assist Ena clear her husband's name after he is framed for the murder of a mole in MI5.
This book is suspenseful, full of plenty of twists and turns, lies and secrets. Its a matter of who can you trust when so many surprises keep cropping up.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and cannot recommend it highly enough.
The Dudley sisters are together again, and are determined to assist Ena clear her husband's name after he is framed for the murder of a mole in MI5.
This book is suspenseful, full of plenty of twists and turns, lies and secrets. Its a matter of who can you trust when so many surprises keep cropping up.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and cannot recommend it highly enough.
September 22, 2023
Super novel/series
This book is the cream of the crop so far. Very fast paced and unable to put it down. It moves so fast you do not have time to try to figure out who is really guilty. The guilty party at the end I did not figure on but I was glad I did not like that character. But who knew there were way more bad than good in this novel. Get started on this series today you will love it.
This book is the cream of the crop so far. Very fast paced and unable to put it down. It moves so fast you do not have time to try to figure out who is really guilty. The guilty party at the end I did not figure on but I was glad I did not like that character. But who knew there were way more bad than good in this novel. Get started on this series today you will love it.
October 6, 2023
Wonderful storyline
If you like mystery & intrigue, Morgan manages it exceptionally well without needless repetition this time. From Start to finish she keeps you keenly tuned in.
If you like mystery & intrigue, Morgan manages it exceptionally well without needless repetition this time. From Start to finish she keeps you keenly tuned in.
November 30, 2021
I have long thought that Ms Morgan’s books would make a brilliant series set in WWII and She Casts a Long Shadow is no exception. I have really enjoyed getting to know the Dudley sisters and to learn how they use their wits to get by in a time of war. The tightly woven plot will keep you turning the pages and by the end of it you’ll be sorry that its finished. I’ve just bought her latest - Old Cases New Colours and I’m looking forward to reading that in the fullness of time. I read in Ms Morgan’s bio that she has been an actress and a radio presenter, that must be where she hones her skills as a story teller. Excellent.
July 5, 2020
Fabulously intriguing
With thanks to madalyn Morgan for writing a totally captivating read.
Having read all of this author's work, iam never disappointed and on this occasion of reading she casts a long shadow I was totally captivated from the first page following the Dudley sisters and in this particular book Ena I was sitting on the edge of my seat at times a truly fabulous rollercoaster of a journey I really can't praise this book enough. I would love to give more stars than I can give a total belter of a book.
With thanks to madalyn Morgan for writing a totally captivating read.
Having read all of this author's work, iam never disappointed and on this occasion of reading she casts a long shadow I was totally captivated from the first page following the Dudley sisters and in this particular book Ena I was sitting on the edge of my seat at times a truly fabulous rollercoaster of a journey I really can't praise this book enough. I would love to give more stars than I can give a total belter of a book.
July 15, 2020
Great read
I've enjoyed reading this book . There is so much going on that you can't put it down . It's hard to believe this sort of thing went on . Would recommend these books as they keep you interested . Looking forward to the next and more about the rest off the family. Thankyou
I've enjoyed reading this book . There is so much going on that you can't put it down . It's hard to believe this sort of thing went on . Would recommend these books as they keep you interested . Looking forward to the next and more about the rest off the family. Thankyou
August 26, 2020
The Dudley sisters together again. This book shows Ena determined to have justice for Henry.
She puts herself in dangerous situations.
You need to read it to find if she achieves this.
Many twists and turns.
Brilliant Maddie!
She puts herself in dangerous situations.
You need to read it to find if she achieves this.
Many twists and turns.
Brilliant Maddie!
June 29, 2020
Another fantastic book in the Dudley Sisters Saga, which involves all 4 sisters and a lot of interesting supporting characters.
December 20, 2020
Excellent read. Looking forward to next book in series
Displaying 1 - 9 of 9 reviews