A Jewel in the Crown, The Secret Churchill Files Book 1 By David Lewis

The Crown’s Gambit is a high-stakes historical thriller set in the turbulent days following the Dunkirk evacuation in 1940. Winston Churchill, determined to safeguard Britain’s Crown Jewels from Nazi invasion, devises a covert plan to transport them to safety in Canada. The mission falls to an unlikely duo: Caitrin Colline, a sharp-witted Welsh coalminer’s daughter and committed socialist, and Lord Hector Neville-Percy, an aristocrat with social connections crucial to their mission. Disguised as a married couple, they embark on a perilous journey north to Scotland.

As they navigate both treacherous roads and the upper echelons of Britain’s aristocracy, Caitrin and Hector must confront more than just the threat of Nazi invasion. Their mission also involves rooting out Nazi sympathizers within the British elite, leaving Caitrin to question who in their inner circle is truly trustworthy—perhaps even her own partner.

As the stakes rise and the tension between them simmers, the pair faces a deadly chase across Europe, where betrayal could mean disaster not just for them, but for the morale of Britain and the fate of the entire continent. With espionage, suspense, and a dynamic partnership at its core, The Crown’s Gambit offers a blend of historical intrigue and thrilling adventure, perfect for fans of James Bond and Maisie Dobbs.