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Invitation from a Dictator

The bestselling new WW2 historical thriller from the award-winning author of Evil in High Places

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Invitation from a Dictator

By: Rory Clements
Narrated by: Adam Sims
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The gripping new historical thriller from the award-winning author of Munich Wolf and Evil in High Places , perfect for fans of Philip Kerr, Robert Harris and Simon Scarrow.

ON THE EVE OF WAR, A ROYAL GUEST IS LURED INTO HITLER'S DEADLY WEB . . .

Munich, 1937. The Duke and Duchess of Windsor have arrived in Germany for a historic meeting at Hitler's mountain retreat.

But recent attacks by ruthless Communist band, Red Freedom, has brought fear and bloodshed to the area. As brutal as the Nazis, their next targets are Edward, Wallis and the Fuhrer himself.

Detective Sebastian Wolff is charged with their protection, but the conflict between his job and his politics becomes even more complicated when Wolff realises who is behind Red Freedom: Ulrike, his first love and the mother of his son.

The personal and political collide in this electrifying new novel from the million-copy-bestselling 'master of the wartime thriller', Rory Clements.

© Rory Clements 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026

 20th Century Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Military Political Spies & Politics Thriller & Suspense War & Military Scary War
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Seb Wolff is the Inspector Morse of pre-war Germany. Fans of Michael Connelly or Lee Child will love this (Conn Iggulden)
Clements delivers a masterclass in historical suspense. Terrifyingly atmospheric, blisteringly paced, and utterly unputdownable (Scott Mariani)
Master of the wartime thriller
A gripping, subtle and atmospheric thriller that focuses on a time when Hitler was seen as a necessary evil, rather than the ultimate evil that he would become
A well-plotted, character-driven thriller full of suspense and intrigue...Gripping and absorbing, this is a series worth investing in
Rory Clements has built a reputation as one of the leading British writers of historical thrillers, blending meticulous research with propulsive, high-stakes storytelling.
'A novel that works on two levels: as a taut, compulsive thriller and as a moral study of a man pushed to the edge of his own principles.....This is a story that entertains and unsettles leaving the reader pondering the fragile boundary between resistance and surrender'
Clements’ thrilling murder mysteries are a real cut above
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Another great book from Rory Clements which I had on pre order, believable characters and great narration.

Faultless

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Books by Rory Clements are always very good but this one is the best in the series.
Great plot and great narration. Now I am eagerly awaiting the next one!

Excellent listen!

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Rory Clements never disappoints. Narration and storytelling superb! Can’t wait to find out what comes next for Seb Wolff and Hexi.

Epic!

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The narration was top notch as usual and the plot moved along at a natural pace.

Excellent plot line

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Highly recommend this, great storyline that twists and turns. slightly predictable at times but that alsoade it an easy but interesting listen.

Gripping and incredibly well written

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