Alias the Lone Wolf
A gripping tale of espionage, stolen jewels, and midnight peril in the post-war French countryside.

He sought peace in the lonely hills of France. Instead, he found a bloodthirsty conspiracy and a woman who would change his life forever.Forced to resign from the British Secret Service to escape a Bolshevik hit list, the enigmatic André Duchemin embarks on a quiet walking tour through the remote cévennes mountains. But his dream of a quiet bourgeois retirement is shattered in the ghostly stone ruins of Montpellier-le-Vieux, where a midnight ambush thrusts him back into the perilous world of action and intrigue.After saving the beautiful, American-born Eve de Montalais from ruthless bandits, Duchemin is drawn into a high-stakes web of deception surrounding a priceless collection of diamonds and emeralds. When a suspicious party of wealthy travelers arrives at the isolated Château de Montalais, whispering rumors of the legendary master thief known as the 'Lone Wolf,' Duchemin realizes the true danger has only just begun.Alias the Lone Wolf is a masterclass in classic espionage and romantic suspense. Author Monica Downey expertly ratchets up the tension with mysterious masqueraders, deadly roadside ambushes, and a simmering romance that tests the boundaries of honor and duty. Perfect for fans of vintage thrillers, breathless action, and high-society heists.