the first book in a gripping new mystery series by the Murder Most Unladylike author, a number one bestseller. The Ministry of Unladylike Activity, a covert division of the British government, is developing spies whilst Britain is at war. And a young person makes the best spy. A youngster has access to places, sights, and conversations that no adult will ever have. Here come May Wong and her pals. After receiving training at the Ministry, they quickly set out on their first mission: pretending to be evacuees, they are sent to a luxurious manor property to spy on the owner, who is thought to be a traitor.