The Marylebone Drop - Mick Herronzip ⚡

by Mick Herron is a sharp, atmospheric novella set within the world of the award-winning Slough House series . Released in 2018, it serves as a bridge between the novels London Rules and Joe Country . The Plot: Old Tradecraft in a Modern World

Solomon Dortmund, a retired Cold War-era asset, witnesses an envelope being exchanged in a Marylebone café. While most would see an innocent encounter, Solomon’s old instincts tell him he's seen a professional "brush pass". The Marylebone Drop - Mick Herronzip

Solomon reports his findings to John Bachelor , a barely competent MI5 handler who "babysits" retired spies and is perpetually on the brink of financial ruin. by Mick Herron is a sharp, atmospheric novella

As Bachelor half-heartedly investigates, he inadvertently triggers a chain of events involving a double agent, Hannah Weiss , and a service analyst named Lech Wicinski . The investigation ripples through the service, leading to career-ending mistakes and ultimately providing the backstory for a new recruit at Slough House . Go to product viewer dialog for this item. The Marylebone Drop: A Novella While most would see an innocent encounter, Solomon’s