Payoff for the Banker (Mr. and Mrs. North Series #8)

"One of the funniest and most satisfactory mysteries in this excellent series" set in 1940s Manhattan (The New Yorker).

When he saw the Zeroes on his tail, Rick Hunter knew he had two choices: He could land on the carrier, inviting a Japanese attack that could destroy the squadron, or he could take the Zeroes out to sea. He turned away from the carrier, and flew until his tanks were empty, sacrificing himself to save his troop. But his heroism is no comfort to his widow. After less than a y...