Angels at Twenty Past
Publication date: 28/11/2020
Even a burglary in which nothing seems to have been taken can have shattering consequences. Rich girl Cassie Greatrex discovers this when her parents' house is broken into, and she finds herself being pursued by two very different men for very different reasons. Privy to a secret she doesn't know she possesses, the hunt is up from Surrey to Oxford, and from London to ancient Etruscan Italy, as she begins to realise that the deadly wartime conspiracy she has stumbled upon now directly concerns her--and her family. Soon she and Huw and Colin are themselves being hunted by the governments of two extremely powerful countries, who will stop at nothing, including murder, to get Cassie's secret into their hands. But although they manage to evade capture over and over again, the net is closing in . . . The secrets of war-torn Berlin reach their long shadows down to the present day, and nothing will ever be quite the same again.
ISBN 978-1-838859-442-8
This edition by Matador Publishing, an imprint of Troubador
Available from Troubador Publishers at £9.99, or signed by the author, from William Congreve & Co., Publishers, at £15.
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Reviews for Angels at Twenty Past
What a delightful, clever and absorbing book. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it. The two central characters are wonderfully drawn, engaging, distinctive, and full of life, like a modern-day Tommy and Tuppence, and I very much hope this is not the last we see of them. The narrative moves at a brisk pace, yet never feels rushed, carrying the reader along through a story that is by turns humorous, tense, and deeply evocative. The Italian setting is rendered with a light, almost effortless touch, capturing both its charm and atmosphere. I was especially taken with the heroine’s breezy insouciance, which is all the more compelling when set against moments of genuine danger and emotional intensity. What elevates the novel further is its sophisticated layering: the interweaving of a Second World War backdrop with echoes of The Iliad is handled with real intelligence and subtlety. It adds depth without ever weighing the story down. Despite this richness, the book retains the feel of a fast-paced, accessible reading experience, which is no small achievement. A thoroughly pleasurable reading experience, and one I would happily recommend. Now I need to re-read the Iliad! And also book a flight to Italy!
Angels at Twenty Past is really a delight to read, I adore Marchell Abrahams' writing style, and I know The Great Migrations and her future books will do well.
I really enjoyed Angels at Twenty Past. Marchell Abrahams writes with great pace and I found myself totally on the adventure with the characters.
I loved reading this book and I would definitely recommend it. There are enough twists and excitement to keep the pages turning and everything is neatly explained as you go without giving things away. The style of writing is beautiful and the whole book is simply a joy to read.