Winter in Madrid

Set in post-Spanish Civil War Madrid, Winter in Madrid by C.J. Sansom explores a turbulent era through the eyes of characters caught in the shadows of war and espionage. Following Harry Brett, a war veteran turned spy, and Barbara Clare, an ex-Red Cross nurse on a secret mission, the novel delves into themes of loyalty, memory, and moral dilemmas amid a city recovering from devastation. Narrated by Simon Russell Beale, this historical standalone offers a vivid and compelling glimpse into a complex and uncertain period.