Operation Vienna

Set in Vienna in 1931, the second book in Michael Ridpath's gripping series follows an ambitious foreign correspondent and a historian as they investigate the suspicious death of a wealthy American amidst a fragile city teetering on the edge of chaos. Their inquiry uncovers a labyrinth of illicit affairs, stolen identities, and dangerous secrets within a tense, post-WWI atmosphere, intertwining personal peril with the broader collapse of Europe’s stability. This atmospheric mystery offers a compelling blend of thriller and whodunit, appealing to fans of historical intrigue and suspense.