Nash finds himself in possession of startling information, that Hitler's scientists are very close to successfully completing the atom bomb, and in his attempt to carry this information from England, he is betrayed and critically wounded. Fortunately, he is discovered and brought to Leeds Castle for assistance, as they ran a secret hospital there during the war. The castle's owner, Lady Olive Baillie, was a strong supporter of the Allies and did whatever she could to aid in the war effort. Emma Doyle happened to be employed there when Mr. Nash was brought in.
Before long, Nurse Doyle comes to realize that Mr. Nash is not who he claims to be, as he has been going by an assumed British identity, but as she aids in his recovery, he begins to open up to her about the reason he must recover so quickly. The fate of the very world is at stake.
Lucky for Nash, Emma is not only a great nurse, but she was military-trained to be sent into enemy territory, but instead she found herself working at Leeds Castle. She also holds a dire secret and needs his help to learn the skills he possesses in spades - those of negotiation.
Despite Nash's careful planning and Emma's assistance in hiding his existence, a pair of dangerous men named Suggs and Moore come in search of the fate of Everett Nash. It seems there is a traitor in the midst of the highest level of British government and Everett has no one he can trust, save for Emma Doyle. As luck would have it, Nash's contact in Germany, who provided him with the earlier intel on the bomb, is only known to him and when fate intervenes, Emma must put the negotiation skills Nash has taught her to work, first in convincing members of the Resistance to work with her, and then in accomplishing Nash's mission. And then there's her own secret agenda, which also happens to lie in Germany. What follows is a cat-and-mouse game of Emma and Nash staying one step ahead of those who would seek to silence them permanently.
What I loved most about Weapons of Peace is that actual historical characters and events are interwoven in the story. In fact, I mistakenly thought it was based on actual events before reading it, and while it is somewhat, the main characters are fictional. I did love the inclusion of characters such as Winston Churchill, Eva Braun, and Adolph Hitler, to mention a few very heavy-hitters. Weapons of Peace is a thrilling historical novel that fans of WWII history are sure to love. Highly recommended.
