Lisbon, May 1941 Lopes is a man on the edge. Trapped in a loveless marriage in a state that condemns divorce, his life is a series of disappointments. His mistress despises him, only tolerating his presence for the money he provides to care for their son. His career as a detective, once his sole distraction, has come to an abrupt end due to a matter of principle. But change is on the horizon. Unbeknownst to Lopes, someone influential within the state has taken notice of him. They require his unique skills, tenacity, and ingenuity to uncover a deadly secret hidden within the city. A secret so perilous that the warring factions surrounding Portugal are willing to kill for it. What reviewers are saying about Lisbon '41: "A Riveting Historical Thriller" " A little bit Gamache. A little bit Frost. A little bit Wallander. And I can't wait for the sequel." ARC reviewer. "This is a crackling good detective yarn. It fills some gaps about Portugal's role in WWII. Characters are well developed. The hero, Lopes, is heroic, yet displays many human faults..." US Reviewer