The Marylebone Drop - Mick Herronzip Apr 2026
The story centers on a "drop"—spook slang for the passing of secret information.
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 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. The story centers on a "drop"—spook slang for
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". Go to product viewer dialog for this item