The Maidstone Conspiracy

James Osborne

Sinopsis

Paul and Anne Winston are living their dream, raising a family,and leading a quiet life. Their world begins to unravel when an inheritance thrusts Paul into the spotlight as the new Earl of Prescott, and old enemies emerge from the shadows.
 
A deadly conspiracy stretches across the Atlantic, aiming not only to destroy their reputation but to take control of the empire they've built. As the Winstons fight to protect their family and legacy, betrayal hits close to home.
 
Amid a web of deception and corporate ambition, a young FBI agent and a retiring Scotland Yard detective forge an unlikely alliance. Together, they and the Winstons must uncover the buried secrets - and risk their lives - to stop a global plot. But is it already too late?
 
A suspenseful international thriller, THE MAIDSTONE CONSPIRACY is the third book in the Secret Shepherd Conspiracies series by James Osborne.

Disponible desde: 17/06/2025.

Longitud de impresión: 298 páginas.

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