Winter in Madrid James Wolff But as the pressure of

But as the pressure of the war beyond presses in on this isolated community

The Glass Breaks is a fine example of British fantasy writing at its most entertaining' Guardian

As the landlord of their apartment block threatens to raise their rent

Nox has the perfect stick with which to beat him

He writes like a dream' Evening Standard

Winter in Madrid James Wolff But as the pressure of1940: The Spanish Civil War is over, and Madrid lies ruined, its people starving, while the Germans continue their relentless march through Europe. Britain now stands alone while General Franco considers whether to abandon neutrality and enter the war. Into this uncertain world comes Harry Brett: a traumatized veteran of Dunkirk turned reluctant spy for the British Secret Service. Sent to gain the confidence of old school friend Sandy Forsyth, now a