Midnight’s Child (The Midnight Series Book 2)
About
Cambridge graduate Jessie Fordham thought she had left behind the dark clouds of war. But when the shadowy leader of British intelligence reveals her uncle’s life is in peril, Jessie is pulled back into the heart of danger. Recruited by the clandestine SOE (Special Operations Executive), setup by Britain’s wartime leader Winston Churchill, Jessie must navigate the treacherous world of espionage, deception, and betrayal to save her uncle from certain death.
In a race against time, Jessie uncovers long-buried family secrets that could change everything. With the Gestapo closing in, she must rely on her wits, courage, and an iron resolve to survive and protect those she loves.
A gripping sequel to Walking Away from Midnight, Midnight’s Child is a pulse-pounding story of family, resilience, and the unyielding spirit of a woman at war.
Praise for this book
"Midnight, a.k.a Jessie Fordham, undergoes extensive training before being re-inserted into France. Her mission, which she accepted: free her uncle and his daughter. Thus ensues an engaging story that employs some old people from book one, and new people as well. We learn more about Jessie’s family’s history, revealing multiple unexpected political associations.
The author prepares the stage well for new readers who missed book 1, so they are not ‘left in the lurch’ as to key events in book 1. Howver, the focus is on the plot and story in book 2. Along the way, little threads are dropped that will prove to be links to future episodes in Jessie’s adventures. I look forward to seeing how this story develops. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily."
"Book 2 of the series is just as spellbinding as the first, Walking Away From Midnight. Jessie captures your imagination as she takes you on her journey through WWII. The flashbacks tie Midnights Child to the previous Walking Away From Midnight in a unique fashion. I can’t wait for the next book in the series to continue my voyage with Jessie!"
The first book in the series, Walking Away From Midnight was impossible to put down, and set the scene for this book. In France 1940, with the Germans advancing, Jessie Fordham led her siblings and various adults to the beach at Dunkirk. After a massive shock, that changed her whole previous world, her courageous, valiant feat is recognised by Winston Churchill and she finds herself training for the newly formed SOE - Special Operations Executive. Her extremely dangerous activities in France are not "same old, same old" - I couldn't stop turning the pages until I'd finished. The 3rd instalment is out now - and I'm ready for it!