"The Ways of the World" is a thrilling mystery novel set in the aftermath of World War I. James Maxted, a former pilot, investigates the suspicious death of his father, uncovering a web of secrets and betrayal in the post-war political landscape of Paris. With engaging characters and a plot full of unexpected twists and turns, this book will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end."

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A thrilling espionage story set in Paris after the First World War, full of classic Goddard double crosses and triple twists.1919. The eyes of the world are on the city of Paris where diplomats, politicians, spies and opportunists have gathered to discuss the fate of Germany in the aftermath of the cataclysm that was the First World War. In such circumstances, the last thing the British diplomatic community need is the untimely death of one of their delegation. So when Sir Henry Maxted falls from the roof of his mistress’ apartment block in mysterious circumstances, their first instinct is to sanitize any unexplained aspects to his death.But his son ex Royal Flying Corps ace, James ‘Max’ Maxted, has other ideas. He resolves to get to the bottom of Sir Henry’s death - even if it does mean disturbing the impression of harmonious calm which the negotiating teams have worked so hard to maintain. In a city where nations are jostling for position at the crossroads of history and stakes are very high, it is difficult to tell who is a friend and who is a foe. And Max will soon discover how much he needs friends.

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