A Peculiar Combination

About the book

FIRST RULE: DON’T LOSE YOUR CONCENTRATION.

Electra McDonnell and her family make a living outside the boundaries of the law. While their activities of breaking into wealthy homes and cracking safes may not be approved by British authorities, it is necessary to make ends meet during World War II.

SECOND RULE: DON’T MAKE MISTAKES.

When Uncle Mick gets a tip about a safe full of jewels in an unoccupied house, he and Ellie cannot resist the temptation. Everything is going smoothly until they get caught in the act. Instead of turning them in, government official Major Ramsey offers Ellie a deal: help him break into a safe to retrieve crucial blueprints for the British war effort or face legal consequences.

THIRD RULE: DON’T GET CAUGHT.

Despite Ellie's distaste for Major Ramsey's attitude, she has no choice but to comply. However, upon breaking into the house, they discover the safe has already been emptied, with a dead German spy nearby. Now, Ellie and Major Ramsey must work together to unveil the double agent and prevent valuable information from falling into enemy hands.