The Prime Minister's Affair

Based on a true blackmail plot, The Prime Minister's Affair is a thrilling historical novel by Andrew Williams that delves into the power, passion, and intrigue of 1920s London. Frenchie, a former spy, is blackmailed by a former lover into going to Paris to buy her silence, but when he hears the other side of the story, his perspective changes. The book is praised for its engaging story, compelling characters, and accurate portrayal of the social and political climate of the time.

Format: Hardback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 23 June 2022
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Based on actual events, The Prime Minister's Affair is a captivating tale of power, passion, and intrigue. Nick Robinson, presenter of the BBC Today program, praised it as a terrific read. Andrew Williams has crafted a wickedly entertaining story of political chicanery, as noted by the Daily Telegraph. Set in London in 1929, a time when heroes were scarce, Frenchie, a former spy for MI5, realizes that his occasional work only serves the ruling classes. However, he must provide for his children, and his scruples have faded in the face of war.

When Ramsay MacDonald, Britain's first Labour Prime Minister, is blackmailed by a former lover, Frenchie is sent to Paris to buy her silence. He soon discovers that many people would like to see MacDonald fall, including the Conservatives, their friends in the press, and even some of his own colleagues. However, what surprises him is the involvement of his own secret service. As Frenchie hears the other side of the story, his perception of the situation changes completely.

The Prime Minister's Affair is another brilliant historical thriller from the author of Witchfinder, based on a real blackmail plot that was hidden in the shadows. The author's meticulous research and attention to detail bring the historical setting to life, and the spy tradecraft of the old school, without the use of computers, fast cars, or mobile phones, adds an exciting element to the story. Highly recommended as both a spy story and a piece of social and political history, the book has received critical acclaim from various publications, including the Times Literary Supplement, which named it one of the Books of the Year. Shots Magazine also praised it, stating that it is a must-read for fans of both spy fiction and historical fiction.

Weight: 584g
Dimension: 163 x 241 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529368260