In 1949 the Cold War is tightening its grip, spies lurk in every shadow, and the race for the atomic bomb is turning deadly.
When GCHQ operative Beattie Cavendish is sent to a remote listening station in the Scottish Highlands, she finds its commander missing, the mission compromised, and whispers of a German spy ring.
Then matters take a darker and more personal turn when her uncle vanishes from nearby, leaving behind a chilling note: I know who you really are.
With private detective Patrick Corrigan at her side, Beattie must uncover the truth before snow and secrecy seal them in.
For here, betrayal runs deep, and no one is who they seem.
Beattie Cavendish and the Highland Hideaway by Mary-Jane Riley is published in paperback on 17 September, 2026.
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