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When Stella North is chosen to represent Britain in Europe's first air race for young people, she knows all too well how high the stakes are. As the only participating female pilot, it'll be a constant challenge to prove she's a worthy competitor. But promoting peace in Europe, the goal of the race, feels empty to Stella when civil war is raging in Spain and the Nazis are gaining power--and when, right from the start, someone resorts to cutthroat sabotage to get ahead of the competition.
The world is looking for inspiration in what's meant to be a friendly sporting event. But each of the racers is hiding a turbulent and violent past, and any one of them might be capable of murder--including Stella herself.
Agatha Christie meets Karen McManus in this thrilling mystery, packed with adventure, intrigue, love, and betrayal, from bestselling and award-winning author Elizabeth Wein.
- "A riveting, thought-provoking, page-turner."―Sharon Cameron, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Light in Hidden Places
- "Elizabeth Wein writes a top-flying adventure!" ―Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network
- "Simply spectacular." ―Sherri L. Smith, award-winning author of Flygirl
- "A soaring, immersive exploration of what it means to belong. I loved it."―Stacey Lee, New York Times bestselling author of The Downstairs Gir
Praise for The Enigma Game:
"Even if you're not one for "war stories," you'll likely get caught up in the breathless thrill-ride of Wein's newest World War II novel. [I]ts twisty plot, multivoiced narration, and poetic prose make it fly by. It's an illuminating historical read and a realistic depiction of the costs of war."
--New York Times Book Review* "Compelling and emotionally taut...Wein's story of unexpected friendship and empowerment during wartime is intelligent, compassionate and thrilling."
--Shelf Awareness, starred review"A beautifully crafted novel soaring straight through the golden age of aviation into the darkening clouds of a coming war. A riveting, thought-provoking, page-turner."--Sharon Cameron, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Light in Hidden Places