I read and loved the original Campion stories, and I was very pleasantly surprised how this recreates the feeling of the originals. It is set in the 1960’s-1970’s era when Campion is in his 60’s. A small group of travelers, some heading to a pilgrimage site and three American soldiers are on a bus together. A blizzard soon leads to a crash into the gates of Campion’s estate and are uninvited guests for Christmas. They are stranded, no telephone service, and yet all seems fine at first. Not everyone is who they seem, however, and the Campions are soon dealing with dangerous and deadly foes.
This was a great mystery and I enjoyed it thoroughly. I now have to go back and read the rest of this series!
Thanks to Severn House and NetGalley for the ARC.

This was my 1st Mr. Campion book that I have read.

I believe this author is picking up and writing additional books in an existing series. Haven’t read the original books so can’t compare but Mike Ripley did a good job. I was pulled into the book immediately and there was not a dull moment.

It is set in early 1960s UK. They are still in the Cold War. It was very interesting seeing Soviets impersonating Americans. That’s all I say on that so as not to give a spoiler.

It was quick and engaging spy mystery.

Thank NetGalley for allowing me to read this ARC. All opinions are my own.

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