Woman of State
Published on 13. July 2017
Book
Hardback
384 pages
978-0-00-821436-4 (ISBN)
Description
Stella Rimington meets State of Play in this smart political thriller for a new generation of Le Carre fans.
SECRETS
1991, Belfast.
Maire Anne McCartney is recruited for a one-off IRA mission as a honey trap. She is told there will be no violence. But she has been lied to.
To save herself, eighteen-year-old Maire must flee across the border alone, and start a
new life.
STATE
Present day, London.
Human rights lawyer Anne-Marie Gallagher is appointed Minister of State for Security and Immigration.
At the same time, the police in Belfast receive an anonymous tip-off. The password is verified from the Troubles - and the co-ordinates lead DCI Jon Carne to a field. And a body.
BETRAYAL
The new Minister receives a message and realises that the new life she has crafted is at risk of being uncovered.
And when Carne's investigation brings Anne- Marie to his attention, she must decide where her allegiances lie...
SECRETS
1991, Belfast.
Maire Anne McCartney is recruited for a one-off IRA mission as a honey trap. She is told there will be no violence. But she has been lied to.
To save herself, eighteen-year-old Maire must flee across the border alone, and start a
new life.
STATE
Present day, London.
Human rights lawyer Anne-Marie Gallagher is appointed Minister of State for Security and Immigration.
At the same time, the police in Belfast receive an anonymous tip-off. The password is verified from the Troubles - and the co-ordinates lead DCI Jon Carne to a field. And a body.
BETRAYAL
The new Minister receives a message and realises that the new life she has crafted is at risk of being uncovered.
And when Carne's investigation brings Anne- Marie to his attention, she must decide where her allegiances lie...
Reviews / Votes
'A stunning debut novel from a top TV producer, Woman of State takes us from the back streets of Belfast during the Troubles to power and parliament in London. It could not be more timely.' - Gavin EslerMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 159 mm
Thickness: 38 mm
Weight
690 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-821436-4 (9780008214364)
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Simon Berthon has spent much of his working life delving into the secrets of state. He is an award winning and highly acclaimed investigative film-maker whose scoops include a number of stories set in Ireland.