The Good Officer First Edition Paperback

A first edition of The Good Officer!

The Good Officer (republished as The Good Heart in 2017), the third book in Helena Halme's debut Nordic romance series, came out in 2015. This first edition's cover features a design by Jessica Bell, who was behind the fresh new images in four of the books in The Englishman series. See the special editions of The Finnish Girl, The Englishman, and The Navy Wife here. 

Only a few copies of this first edition are available, so hurry if you'd like one!

Discover the Captivating World Where Nordic Noir Meets Military Romance

Step into the atmospheric world of 1980s Finland and Britain in this emotionally charged story of love, betrayal, and second chances. Perfect for readers who devour Nordic fiction and swoon over military romance.

The Good Officer follows Kaisa, a passionate Finnish journalist, and Peter, a distinguished British Naval officer, as they navigate the treacherous waters of cross-cultural marriage. When the loneliness of military wife life drives Kaisa to make one devastating mistake, she flees to the stark beauty of her Finnish homeland, leaving behind both her marriage and Peter's promising naval career in shambles.

But fate isn't finished with these two hearts yet.

Against London's glittering skyline, a chance encounter ignites the embers of their past passion. With Peter now involved with someone new and Kaisa's journalism career finally soaring, they must decide if their love is worth fighting for—or if some bridges are truly burned.

From the snow-laden forests of Finland to the prestigious corridors of the British Navy, The Good Officer weaves a sophisticated tale of cultural identity, personal honour, and the price we pay for second chances.

Perfect for fans of:

• Marian Keyes and Fredrik Backman
• Military romance bestsellers
• Complex women's fiction with international flair
• Stories of cross-cultural relationships

The Good Officer stands alone but is part of The Englishman series, chronicling the passionate 1980s romance between a Finnish journalist and a British Naval officer.

Dive into this emotionally rich story where duty meets desire, and discover why readers can't resist this unique blend of Nordic sensibility and British military romance.

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