I See a Dark Stranger

In the shadowed streets of wartime Dublin, a young Irishwoman driven by the legacy of her father’s rebellion steps off a train seeking purpose beyond the quiet county she left behind. * Bridie Quilty * carries a fierce pride and a lingering resentment toward Britain, a sentiment that shapes every glance she casts at the bustling capital. The city itself feels like a crossroads—neutral yet restless, its cafés and hotels humming with whispered news of a world at war, while a palpable undercurrent of intrigue hints at dangers hidden behind ordinary doors.

Her solitary resolve is quickly tested when she shares a compartment with a seemingly genial businessman whose calm demeanor masks a far more unsettling allegiance. * J. Miller * arrives with a proposition that pulls Bridie into the murky realm of espionage, offering her a chance to act on the very convictions that have defined her upbringing. As she learns the art of distraction and covert communication, the line between loyalty and survival blurs, and Dublin’s neutral veneer begins to feel like a fragile mask slipping under the weight of secret agendas.

Amid the tension, a British officer on leave arrives, his presence both a reminder of the occupying power and a spark of unexpected affection. * David Baynes * brings a different sort of war—a clash of cultures and histories that ignites a tentative romance with Bridie. Their connection threads through the city’s smoky rooms and rain‑slicked streets, promising both comfort and complication as each navigates the precarious balance between personal desire and the larger, unseen forces shaping their world.

Last Updated: December 05, 2025 at 09:52