This is the second in a series and I think it's better to read the previous book
I enjoyed it and I liked to catch up with the characters and the solid mystery.
The paranormal side is interesting and I liked the world building
Recommended
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

An intriguing and fascinating story that kept me hooked.
I loved the ideas behind the plot, the dual timeline and the descriptions of the places in the '60s.
Both Florence and Nancy are fascinating characters that I loved.
The author is a talented storyteller and I will surely read other books written by her.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

4,5* rounded to 5
This is the first book I read by this author and I don’t usually read this type of stories but the reviews I read well all positive and decided to request it.
That said I had a lot of fun as it’s action pack, fast paced and with plenty of interesting characters.
It starts slowly but as soon as the action starts you are hooked.
I loved the tightly knitted plot, and I loved the characters. We can define them chaotic neutral or chaotic evil, using the D&D jargon, but almost all of the are morally grey.
You can love or hate some, but they are well written and fleshed. My favorite was Mickey and his character arc: he is on a mission and we read about his changes and how he becomes a killing machine whose aim is to kill everyone who was involved in his sister death.
Even if it’s a highly entertaining story I would also define it somehow disturbing: the bent policemen, the links between powers and gangsters and even the ending describes a world where law and order are something apparent and everything can be different.
Being Italian born and bred I saw this happening in Italian history and it somehow resonated and it could be more realistic than we think.
I learned a lot about arms and appreciated how well the action scenes were written.
I think this could be the first in a series and I would surely read the next installment as thoroughly enjoyed this one.
If you are a fan of action thriller this is strongly recommended.
Many thanks to Head of Zeus and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine

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

It's an entertaining and fun book, a mix of chick lit and cozy mystery (more chick lit than mystery).
Pip antics are exhilarating and I think that a lot of fun is related to her being clumsy and quite unaccountable. Even if it's funny I think it would be interesting to read about a more mature Pip as it would mean that the character is evolving and becoming more sophisticated.
The plot is entertaining and well written but it takes quite a long time before we meet the murder and the mystery seems a bit rushed even if it's entertaining.
My favorite characters are Most, great description of a cat mom, and Tim (who could be ready to become a saint).
On a general level the characters are interesting and I like the satire of the social media guru and of the gossip industry.
Even if I think that some character changes are needed in further installment this is an entertaining story that made me laugh
Recommended.
Many thanks to Bookouture and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine

I read the prequel and loved it. i liked this first installment in a new series.
The mix of light paranormal and mystery works well and the characters are well thought and interesting.
The mystery is solid and kept me guessing.
I can't wait to read the next story, this one is recommended.
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I usually don’t cry when I read a thriller. I can be on the edge, thriller, adrenaline and blah blah but heart breaking is not a term I think can be applied to a thriller but this is an exception.
This is one the most emotionally charged, heartbreaking and gripping story I read in a long time.
A story about power, abuse, greed and coming to term with the past trying to rebuild bridges.
An excellent thriller where long buried secrets come to light and stories from the past and the present mix.
Clara is a great characters and I love her character arc and she rebuilding bridges with her family. She’s and will be an outcast in the closed community but she’s able to face the ostracism and the hostility.
Max and Doc are other two characters I love as they are able to relate to woman even if they are at the same level.
The mystery is complex and there’s various subplot, it will take time and patience to find the culprit and give justice to the victims.
I can’t wait to read the next story as it promises to be as interesting as this one.
A gripping story that I strongly recommend
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I love this series because I always learn something new and have lot of fun in reading it.
This "Visitor's Guide" is no exception as it's well written, witty, informative and highly entertaining
It's strongly recommended.
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I love this series and was happy to catch up with Molly, Connor and the other characters of this lovely series.
It's highly entertaining and the solid mystery kept me guessing.
The lovely setting made me wish I was there, the plot is tightly knitted and the characters fleshed out.
Can't wait to read another in book in this series.
Highly recommended.
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Another good book by this author! It's well written and entertaining.
I liked the fleshed out characters, the solid plot and the paranormal side was interesting.
Can't wait to read another book by this author.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine