I fell in love with this series when I read “The American Agent” and I started to read the series from the beginning.
As for the other book in this series this is an excellent story, well plotted, engrossing and highly entertaining.
It’s also poignant with some heart breaking parts even if there’s hope and joy at the end of the path.
The author does an excellent job in describing a complex and tragical historical periodo mixing history and fiction and making the background vivid and interesting.
Fear is the central theme: Maisie reflect on her fears regarding her love life and well being of the people she loves. There’s fear at the center of the actions of the agents sent to France and there’s fear in everyday life in London during the blitz.
There are various subplots: the mystery, the story of young Freddie’s family and the work Maisie is doing for the government.
The subplots are all related and I kept turning pages as I wanted to know what was going to happen to the characters and how the mystery was going to be solved.
Jacqueline Winspear is a master storyteller and she delivers a plot that never bores or drags. The character development is excellent and the historical background is well researched.
I loved this story and can’t wait to read the next instalment, this one is highly recommended.
Many thanks to Allison & Busby and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine