Wink, Murder
Ages 9 to 14
13 February 2025Imprint: Piccadilly Press
Synopsis
A gripping new Bletchley Park Mystery novel, from Rhian Tracey, author of I, SPY and HIDE AND SEEK.
Mary has a gift for languages and codes that has brought her to the attention of the adults working at Bletchley Park. She finds herself drawn into their undercover operations, learning Japanese in order to decode enemy messages - but the operation she's a part of remains cloaked in mystery.
As tensions on the Home Front escalate, Mary is forced to face the realities of warfare - the enemy is operating amongst them. Posing as a waitress amidst the glamour and bustle of the Ritz Hotel, Mary uncovers secrets and lies amongst the people she's working mostly closely with. Can Mary steer clear of danger and thwart the devious mission unfolding around her?
There is just one thing she knows for sure: trust no one.
A nail-biting wartime story, perfect for readers aged 9 and up, and fans of Phil Earle, Robin Stevens, Lesley Parr and Hilary McKay.
Mary has a gift for languages and codes that has brought her to the attention of the adults working at Bletchley Park. She finds herself drawn into their undercover operations, learning Japanese in order to decode enemy messages - but the operation she's a part of remains cloaked in mystery.
As tensions on the Home Front escalate, Mary is forced to face the realities of warfare - the enemy is operating amongst them. Posing as a waitress amidst the glamour and bustle of the Ritz Hotel, Mary uncovers secrets and lies amongst the people she's working mostly closely with. Can Mary steer clear of danger and thwart the devious mission unfolding around her?
There is just one thing she knows for sure: trust no one.
A nail-biting wartime story, perfect for readers aged 9 and up, and fans of Phil Earle, Robin Stevens, Lesley Parr and Hilary McKay.
Details
13 February 2025288 pages
9781800789593Imprint: Piccadilly Press
Reviews
Packed with intrigue, mystery, and excitement, and featuring a feisty young heroine and famous real-life figures like Sir Winston Churchill, this heartwarming and inspirational story packs a real punch. Add on the dramatic and authentic wartime backdrop, and an old-fashioned, addictive sense of adventure, and you have the perfect history/mystery for young thrill-seekers!Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Evening Post
Wink, Murder and the whole series are must-haves for any Upper Key Stage 2 classroom as well as primary and secondary school libraries.Scope for Imagination
I really hope there are more Bletchley Park Mystery books still to come as each one is even better than the last!Reading Zone
All three books in this series are excellent resources for studying the Second World War. However, this one excels at portraying how some older children played an important role in extraordinary wartime circumstances.Tom Tolkien, School Reading List
