It is 1937 and tensions are high. A spectacular air race around Europe seeks to promote unity among a group of young pilots, but distrust and animosity are rife. The British and sole female contestant, Stella North, is determined to prove not only her skill, but also her identity, as her Nansen passport declares her ‘stateless’. Barely a few hours in, though, Stella witnesses a horrifying attack when a contestant’s plane is forced out of the air and crashes. Was this the work of another competitor desperate to win? Was the attack random or premeditated, and, most importantly, will it happen again? With the competition heating up and the death ruled an accident, Stella is left to form her own investigation. Can she find allies among her fellow competitors, or will suspicion and deceit bring them all down? A group of young pilots face intrigue and sabotage in this thrilling murder mystery set around a race across Europe, from the bestselling author of Code Name Verity. Ideal for readers aged 12+. An exhilarating rush of a novel, with all the twists and turns we’ve come to expect from the award-winning Elizabeth Wein.
ISBN 13: 9781526601681
Author: Elizabeth Wein
