Review will be posted on 2/9/21

Virginia could have been living a different life in Baltimore, a life filled with debutante balls and a life of security. But after an accident that claims her leg, she decides to stay in Europe. Despite her disability, she eventually becomes an OSS agent as France is on the brink of war. She is the first female agent in France! She will help organize and arm resistance groups, but this proves to be a very dangerous job. In fact, most people in her position only make it six weeks. There are wanted posters with her face on them throughout France; they call her the Limping Lady. So, she goes undercover as an old woman and essentially becomes "invisible." As she builds her team and works with fellow agents, she tries to not get too close as her heart still hurts from what happened to her Lyon network. Ultimately, she wants to make the people who betrayed her network pay, but for now, D-Day is on the horizon and she must help the people prepare. The closer D-Day gets, the worse the Nazis become and the more Virginia wants her revenge. Erika Robuck's The Invisible Woman is a heart-pounding historical novel based on the real-life WWII hero, Virginia Hall. If you enjoy WWII fiction, this book cannot be missed!

Virginia Hall is someone I instantly connected with. I had never heard of her before reading The Invisible Woman, so I was completely blown away by her story and I was immediately questioning why I have never come across her before. I really admired her tenacity, her dedication and fortitude; she is everything you could want in a hero, especially because she didn't let her prosthetic leg slow her down in the least bit. She could have had an easier life back in Baltimore, but she chose a different path and I really admire that. There was a part of the story where she was feeling very low after her leg injury and it really spoke to me. She felt broken, but she knew to get up, put herself back together, and keep fighting. What an inspiration to anyone who has felt broken and like they can't go on. Thank goodness she did, because look at all she accomplished and all the people she helped.

I absolutely loved every second of learning about Virginia's (a.k.a. Diane when undercover) mission in France. I enjoyed learning about the air drops, how she organized the resistance, provided safe houses, helped down airmen, helped to liberate people, and how she would communicate through the wireless. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time, especially as the Nazis became more and more ruthless. I was constantly worried that someone would blow her cover.

I enjoyed The Invisible Woman and admire Virginia Hall so much that I plan on checking out another book about her that just came out, A Woman of No Importance. I can't wait to learn more about her courageous life as Robuck sparked such an interest in me, which is the sign of an incredible historical novel. So, if you a big fan of WWII fiction, you must read The Invisible Woman and be inspired by this memorable heroine whom I will never forget.

Are you a fan of Erika Robuck's novels? Do you like WWII fiction? Let me know your thoughts on this in the comments below.

Virginia is an Allied spy helping with the French liberation. She goes to France with the knowledge that the normal operator only lasts six weeks. The novel is based on the real life of a war hero that defied odds and built friendships along the way. It is a story of war, faith and resilience told in a captivating way. This one is similar to The Lost Girls of Paris and The Huntress.




Thank you William Morrow Books and Netgalley for a copy in exchange for an honest review.

"She believed she could, so she did." - R.S. Gray

"She was powerful not because she wasn't scared, but because she went on so strongly, despite the fear." - Atticus

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MUST-READ ALERT!​

Friends, run, don't walk, to pick up this powerful, captivating, and unputdownable historical fiction novel when it hits shelves this Tuesday; you will not want to miss it!

This book may be historical fiction, but it based on the incredible life of Virginia Hall, a courageous American woman who worked with the United Kingdom's clandestine Special Operations Executive (SOE) and the American Office of Strategic Services (OSS) in France during World War II.

I did not know anything about Virginia Hall heading into this book, but my goodness, her bravery, intelligence, grit, and sheer determination blew me away! Heading into the war with a life expectancy of only six weeks, Allied spy Virginia (code name, Diane) is determined to do all she can to help the French resistance drive out the Nazi occupation, and she proves she is a force to be reckoned with.

From the prologue of this book, I was absolutely hooked and invested, flying through the story at quite a clip! Robuck's writing and storytelling is masterful, and the fact that Virginia is based on a real-life war hero makes this book even more powerful and engaging. While Virginia was my absolute favorite character in THE INVISIBLE WOMAN, I also loved so many of the secondary characters, including Vera, Estelle, Mimi, Edmund, Bob, and Paul. Full of heart and courage, Robuck's characters are rich and jump off the page, finding a special place in your heart.

While this book focuses largely on Virginia's second mission, she is deeply affected by all she experienced in her first. Through flashbacks and nightmares, readers are not only privy to the guilt, anxiety, and PTSD that Virginia suffers from, but also to how she lost her foot and ended up with a prosthetic leg that she nicknames Cuthbert. As if I couldn't admire her more, watching her work through her challenges, persevere, and accomplish so many incredible things with a prosthesis left me in awe.

This book was already going to get all the stars from me, but a further testament to its gripping nature is the fact that I devoured the afterword, acknowledgements, and even an interview with the author, and still wanted more! I was glued to every detail, and that hasn't happened in a while! This incredible novel was my first Erika Robuck experience, but it certainly won't be my last! Thank you, thank you, thank you to Erika, Netgalley, Berkley, and Berit @beritaudiokilledthebookmark for the opportunity to read, discuss, and review this one early, and for reinvigorating my love for historical fiction!

The Invisible Woman by Erica Robuck is a historical fiction novel based on the remarkable career of American operative Virginia Hall Guillot and focuses on her role as a SOE (Special Operations Executive) in WWII Nazi occupied France. Virginia, code named Diane, was assigned the role of wireless operator (aka “pianist”) responsible for supplying, training, and coordinating acts of espionage, sabotage, and reconnaissance with the Maquis (French Resistance Fighters). The pianist role was considered so dangerous, she had a life expectancy of 6 weeks and this page-turner book follows her fight against time as she completes her assignments.

While this book follows Virginia/Diane, it also highlights the bravery and innumerable contributions of other operatives (based on real-life individuals) and the courageous, ordinary French citizens who bravely provided their skills, resources and shelter to the Resistance and thousands of war refugees.


This is a very well-researched book which successfully balances compelling storytelling with historical facts including a satisfying epilogue. At times, the pace of the book slows which, for me, provided a respite from the constant suspense as she endeavors to stay “invisible”—amazingly while relying on a wooden prosthetic leg.

I will never forget Virginia Hall and found her story so compelling, I spent time searching online for more information and photographs of Virginia, her husband, and colleagues.

My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

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A well-crafted detail of an impenetrable female agent during WWII that is rich with emotion and relationship.

Robuck impressively put together an account of Virginia Hall - code name Diane or La Madone: an American female agent largely based in France for this book who was notoriously known and whose identity continued to be kept secret even after the war.

Through the book we not only get glimpses of her past work and connections in Lyon, but the author moves us through 3 different regions and missions. At first, I felt it skipped a bit quickly, but I was eventually so drawn in to this stoic and stubborn woman and the depth of familial connection she finds with the people in each region she’s assigned to.

Diane/Virginia’s main purpose in the book is to assist rag tag Marquis groups (civilian Frenchmen hiding out and preparing to retaliate or sabotage the Germans) with covert airplane drops from London, sending much needed supplies and weapons. The behind the scenes of these missions were fascinating and her expertise with the radio transmissions (a rare talent at the time) was also fun to read.

There is so much heart in this book and even a bit of a love story at the tale end. Highly recommend for historical fiction lovers - and make sure to read the Afterword for the historical connections and truth behind much of it!

The Invisible Woman is based on the unforgettable, true story of famous World War ll spy Virginia Hall; also known as The Limping Lady, Diane, and Artemis. Virginia was an American, educated in Europe and had always dreamed of becoming a diplomat. After several rejections due to her disability, Virginia was noticed by Vera Atkins, a high-ranking intelligence officer with the British Special Operations Executive, or SOE. The SOE formed in 1940, aided Resistance groups, participated in espionage and sabotaged freight lines; anything to slow down the advance of the Nazis. The SOE joined forces with the American Office of Strategic Services, or OSS, established later in 1942. Their mission, reportedly issued by Winston Churchill, was to “set Europe ablaze.”
Erika Robuck’s prologue reveals Virginia’s American debutante upbringing and background, before fast forwarding, plunging readers into her return mission to France late in March 1944. Virginia, in her grey wig and old lady disguise and a price on her head, is only projected to survive for six weeks on this return mission. Each account of a “drop” or wireless transmission is filled with nervousness and anticipation of success or doom, exhilaration or death. The many villagers that participate in the Resistance, offering protection by way of a barn or shed in the woods, become a part of the family; another member to worry and pray and fret over! Readers are guaranteed a ticket and papers to “travel” the secret underground and listen for key messages in radio broadcasts, as Virginia and her teams navigate France in the attempt to defeat the Nazis.
Erika Robuck’s The Invisible Woman shines a well-earned glaring light on Virginia Hall and the brave, resourceful men and women involved in the Resistance. The Author’s Note is equally enthralling and compelling as the timelines and fates of characters are revealed.
Five “Very Visible, Very Important Stars!”

I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

The premise of The Invisible Woman intrigued me, especially the fact that it was inspired by the life of a real person, one who I had lamentably not heard of.

I was fascinated to learn about the inner workings of the intelligence network at that time, and how Virginia Hall really put her life on the line for the sake of securing an Allied victory. I love how the story really emphasized her contributions, especially since they were previously unknown to me, and possibly to many others.

But there is also a deeply personal element to it, with her dealing with betrayal and the way it impacts her psychologically. It is well conveyed through the form of flashbacks, although I can see why it can be jarring for some.

The pacing is also a bit rough at times, sometimes feeling a bit too brisk, and sometimes feeling like a big of a slog. However, it is otherwise a more or less effective book.

This book is a wonderful portrait of an inspiring and courageous woman who deserves to be recognized for her contributions to the war effort during World War II. It’s an absolute must-read for historical fiction fans.

This was an incredible story of an unbelievably strong and resilient American woman, who was well educated and went to study in Paris before world war 2 broke out and the nazis invaded France. When she was younger, she had an accident which left her with a prosthetic leg in a time when they were cumbersome and complicated but she never let that hold her back. She was forced to flee France and went to Britain where she met a spy and took on different jobs and appearances in order to protect herself and those she was working with in order to fight the nazi regime. She worked with and protected many men and women, using safe houses and a communication system made from a bicycle all the way up until the liberation at D Day.
This was a fascinating version and although it is fictional, the author really did her research into Virginia Hall and her life.
Thanks to netgalley for this arc in exchange for my review.

One thing I have learned about reading historical fiction. That is I learn about situations and people that I never once heard about while in school. In the case of this book, The Invisible Woman, I am honored to have met Viginia Hall Goillot. How one of America's most important spies during World War II has only just become to be recognized is difficult to believe. To jump ahead in her career years after the war, she became an agent for the CIA and she is recognized in their annals, but not so for the general public.

Who was Virginia Hall and how did she become a fearless spy at a time hiding would have been a better option? Actually, she was an American, safe from Hitler and his annihilation of millions. A bit more about Virginia. In a hunting accident, she shot off her foot. So, how did an American woman, at a time when prosthetic devices were still rather crude, end up working vigorously with the French Resistance?

Virginia was a brilliant woman who went to two colleges and became quite adept at language. Eventually she went to study in Paris and chose to become a diplomat. It was rare for a woman to become a diplomat at that time and her application for the job was rejected time and again. Then World War II broke out and the Nazis invaded France. Although Virginia was forced to flee France, and ended up in Britain, she met a spy and her life forever changed. Posing as a reporter, Virginia took on many different appearances and worked with a network that fought against the Nazi regime. This job was incredibly dangerous and many agents lost their lives.

The Nazis were onto her and tried to capture her. The danger she faced never once let up. Safe houses along the way, along with many loyal people, kept her alive. Virginia kept working towards the goal of D Day. She knew if that day were ever to happen, then Hitler and his cronies could finally be put to a stop.

What an incredible story! Not only did I inhale this book by Erika Robuck, but I read whatever I could find about this amazing woman. There are other books being produced and even a feature film is being planned. I will be there for all of it. This is the kind of history that keeps me coming back to historical fiction.

What makes this work of fiction work for me is the fact that the author did exhaustive research in order to pen this story. Quite naturally literary license had to be taken, but the book was written with intelligence and integrity. I feel the readers are getting a very good story with this book and it most certainly comes highly recommended from me. Reading the Afterword in this book gave me great appreciation for all of the effort that was put into writing such an well-written story.

Many thanks to Berkley Books and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

I really enjoyed this historical fiction novel focusing on the life of Virginia Hall. Virginia fell in love with France as a young girl and while as a woman she isn't allowed to fight in the war for her home country of the United States, she is recruited to be an Allied spy. Her bravery and success is truly amazing. I love reading these accounts of women during wartime that have been previously untold. These secret fighters were truly risking their lives and making an impact on the outcome. If you like historical fiction, WWII history, or international espionage, this is going to be a book you need to read.

Thank you to Berkley Publishing and Netgalley for the advanced electronic copy for review in exchange for my honest opinion. I enjoyed reading and discussing this one with the #BerkleyBuddyReads group and would recommend this as a good book club pick.

I received a gifted galley of THE INVISIBLE WOMAN by Erika Robuck for an honest review. Thank you to Berkley Publishing Group and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review!

THE INVISIBLE WOMAN is historical fiction based on the very real Virginia Hall. Virginia was an American woman who fell in love with France as a young woman. In the midst of World War II, she is determined to do everything she can to help the French resistance drive out the Nazi occupation. With the expectation that she’ll likely only have six weeks to live under cover as an Allied spy, she heads into France to do the work that needs doing.

I didn’t know a lot about this one going into it, but I was quickly hooked and flying through it much faster than I expected. Knowing that Virginia was based on an actual woman history who accomplished so much made the story even more engaging! Virginia meets a colorful cast of characters in her work and I loved that the author even included notes in the end about the original people she based the characters on.

This isn’t Virgina’s first mission and her past mission did not end well. We get to see the impact of PTSD on Virgina’s life and on the lives of the people around her, both Allied spies and French resistance. Virginia also has a prosthetic leg named Cuthbert, something that is a challenge at times (including the fact that the Nazis are on the look out for a limping spy) but also occasionally a benefit in the way she shows her resilience. I appreciated the layers of disability rep in the story!

Writing a story centered around a woman who was good at keeping herself and her life secret was no doubt a challenging project, but the author really pulled together an engaging story! Look for this one when it is out on 2/9/2021!

A female spy for the Allies during World War II must remain vigilant against the memories of those she lost. As she moves from place to place, she finds herself improvising her way through challenges and bolstering the spirits of people who no longer believe in deliverance from the Nazis. Author Erika Robuck returns with the profile of another incredible woman in history in the brisk, efficient novel The Invisible Woman.

In March of 1944, Virginia Hall is going back to France, and she’s living on borrowed time. Most people survive an average of six weeks in the field as a “pianist” before getting caught. A key part of the resistance against the Nazis, a pianist uses wireless radios to transmit information back to London regarding covert agents in the field. The Germans keep a vigilant ear out for anti-Nazi transmissions and arrest anyone sending them.

Pianists also make sure agents receive the supplies they need. Often this means coordinating a “drop,” a middle-of-the-night fly-by when Allied planes sweep across open spots decided by the pianist and actually shove cargo out their doors. Drops include everything from weapons to food, personal packages to messages.

Despite the danger, Virginia is almost desperate to begin. She lost one team of agents in Lyon, France, and feels immense guilt for being one of the few survivors. Years earlier she lost part of her leg in a shooting accident, and her prosthetic leg makes her limp when she’s overly tired or in too much pain. After Lyon the Gestapo put a price on her head and nicknamed her the “Limping Lady.” For that, if nothing else, she wants to fight against them.

She’s sent to a small town in France for her first job as a pianist, disguising herself as an old woman and using only code names with other agents as they’ve been trained. Not all the other agents are as skilled, trained, or careful as Virginia, and she fights to maintain an emotional distance from them. She didn’t know how attached she was to her team in Lyon until they were captured, and she can’t risk that again.

Even with these safety measures around her heart, Virginia can’t help connecting with the people she meets. They include a young boy who uses his wagon to drop weapons at remote locations to resistance fighters; a confused veteran of the Great War who suspects her of treachery; two young agents who, even with the backdrop of danger, have fallen in love and gotten engaged; and a whole host of Jewish children being smuggled to a sleepy village to keep them from the concentration camps.

Virginia works with other agents, trains teenage boys how to blow up bridges used by the Nazis for transport, and reassures people the Allies are, indeed, coming. After years of promises, many French citizens don’t believe it. By her example and by her words, Virginia helps them witness Liberation.

Author Erika Robuck shares in a note that one of her greatest challenges in writing this book was making Virginia Hall likeable. Virginia does, in fact, come across as likeable but also as brusque and even a little stand-offish. The title makes sense on many levels; in some situations it feels like Virginia is hiding even from herself.

On an intellectual level Virginia’s distance make sense, though, and Robuck does justice to the danger of the era. As an amputee marked by the Gestapo, Virginia takes a greater risk than most by continuing her work with the intelligence community. She never loses sight of the ultimate goal, however, making her a real-life inspiration for anyone struggling under oppression.

At times Virginia stops in her tracks for a vivid recollection of past assignments and agents, a convenient method but overly obvious way of giving readers back story. Also, while she goes on different assignments throughout the book, her way of keeping everyone—including readers—at arms’ length makes it all feel like one continuous mission. Fans of WWII fiction may not mind so much, because ultimately the mission was to defeat the Nazis. Robuck’s descriptions are lovely, and she does justice to this real-life heroine of war. I recommend readers Borrow The Invisible Woman.

From the very moment the book began, you couldn't help but be engrossed. Erika Robuck has an incredible talent of sending you right back to the time in history she's writing about. I never have found another author quite as good at that as she is. This is one book you don't want to miss!!

Who was Virginia Hall? Well, once you read The Invisible Woman, you will never forget her name. Virginia, code name Diane was the most formidable force within the Special Operation Executive (SOE) organization. Tasked with conducting espionage, sabotage, and reconnaissance in Nazi infested France, Virginia became an expert in organizing resistance movements. Virginia's unfaltering courage and self sacrifice will be remembered once you finish the novel.

A heavy hitter of historical fiction, The Invisible Woman took me a while to get through to the finish. There were so many characters with real names along with code names, so that slowed my reading somewhat. However, it is that depth of characters that really tied the narrative together.

The Invisible Woman kept me on the edge of my seat, with impending doom around every corner. I still have goosebumps just thinking about Virginia's trials, tribulations, and grief from the loss of some of her comrades. I experienced tears of joy and sadness while reading the book and I just cannot imagine how she overcame all of the obstacles that faced her.

The author, Erica Robuck, has done a fantastic job of researching the life and times of Virginia Hall and compiling all of that research into an exceptional historical fiction.

An unforgettable read, The Invisible Woman will leave a lasting impression on its readers. Five stars. Extraordinary.

I received a digital ARC of The Invisible Woman from Berkley Publishing Group through NetGalley. The review herein is completely my own and contains my honest thoughts and opinions.

My review is scheduled to post to my blog on my blog blitz date of February 10, 2021. My review will also cross post to retail sites, and social media accounts (Twitter, Goodreads, Facebook, Instagram) on the same date.

3,5 ⭐️

Historical fiction is not my usual go to genre but once in a while I read one that makes me wonder why I don't read more of these. A few years back I became quite saturated with WWII novels as they all seemed to be told from the same perspective. "The invisible woman" is also a WWII novel, but in this case the focus is all set in an amazing character I had never heard about, Virginia Hall, an American who worked with the United Kingdom's clandestine Special Operations Executive and the American Office of Strategic Services in France during nazi occupation. Her mission was to ally with Resistance groups, the Maquis, and supply them with weapons, equipment and training.

I was quite impressed with the level of research this novel entailed. Not only is Virginia a real character, but most of the characters and situations were drawn from real life too. One never realizes the tremendous amount of research the author did till one reads the author's note, where she tells about all these people's fates.

The story was riveting, the prose style really strong and Virginia's character really came to life throughout the novel. Her bravery and courage permeated every page. She was portrayed as strong and daring, but also a bit cold and unemotional. I understand she must have to be cold and detached in her situation, but I missed to see more of her emotional side. My favorite moments were when she showed emotion especially with all the women she met during her time in France. I was moved to tears in some moments.

Although the book held my attention for the whole time there were a couple of cons that made me downgrade my whole rating. On one side there was way too many characters that made it a bit difficult to keep track of all the names; and on the other I missed for the story to have more of a plot. All the parts repeated the same structure (Virginia arriving in a new group and working along them) so some scenes were a bit repetitive (we witness how they prepare and receive several drops), while the plot lines that hinted at her past and would have required more continuity were quickly resolved in the last pages (with one of them not being resolved until the author's note).

All in all, a very interesting historical fiction novel that will help readers to discover a fascinating female figure.

Thanks to NetGalley and Berkley for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you, NetGalley, Erika Roebuck, and Berkley Publishing, for The Invisible Woman arc in exchange for an honest review.

The Invisible Woman tells the story of Virginia Hall, an American woman who opted out of society life in the US in exchange for adventure in Europe. Adventure and danger are what she found when Europe is thrust into chaos by Hitler and his regime. Her life dramatically changes when she is recruited to be a spy, working to arm the French Resistance. Her life as an operative would lead her to complete missions throughout the mountains of occupied France, deliver arms, train soldiers, and give direction to the French resistance. Virginia Hall was quite adept at going undercover, often as an elderly woman, hiding in plain sight. Virginia, the invisible woman, earned the Gestapo’s reputation as being “the most dangerous of the Allied spies.”
Throughout the story, Virginia demonstrates a balance of necessary stoicism and deep compassion for the people she works with and her belief in the greater cause. This historical fiction is based on real people and events, making Virginia Hall a real-life hero when women weren’t visible in war.

Erika Roebuck does a beautiful job of developing Virginia’s character. She strikes an ideal balance between action and suspense as she moves us through the story. There is just enough tension to make the book difficult to put down. I enjoyed this book!

I thoroughly enjoyed this historical fiction novel. I have read many WWII stories, but this one covered a part of the war I didn't know much about.

I couldn't help but admire the main character, Virginia Hall, who was a Baltimore socialite turned Allied spy. Her story is riveting and the tension builds when she continues to put herself in danger preparing the French resistance for D-Day.

Virginia was betrayed on a previous mission and this haunts her in the form of numerous flashbacks. The flashbacks were a little distracting for me.

Overall, this was a fascinating story about a courageous spy during WWII. I recommend this book to historical fiction fans who enjoy strong female characters. 4.5/5

A powerful and moving tale of strength against the odds, loyalty and dedication, Erika Robuck’s THE INVISIBLE WOMAN is a tale of courage, honor and daring. Based on a real life heroine during WWII as she becomes an Allied spy dedicating her life to fight the Nazis and avenge the deaths that haunt her from her first mission.

It takes a rare breed of person to do what Virginia Hall did and as such, she was one of many unsung heroes who made a difference in one of humanity’s darkest times. Brilliantly told, this story comes to life and readers are cast back into history, living life in the shadows, trusting instinct and strangers.

A gripping read that is both emotional and gritty, not a glamorized version of life during war.

I received a complimentary ARC edition from Berkley Books! This is my honest and voluntary review.

3.5 STARS

Virginia Hall ( a real life WWII agent) was such a courageous woman and spy working to bring down the Nazi's. It is her second operation to help arm the French Resistance. She took many risks and there were moments in the novel that felt like I was beside her (holding my breath) as she put herself in dangerous situations, amongst the enemy.

Who do you trust? You can't make mistakes as a spy, it could be deadly.

Overall, I really enjoyed the book and details of her missions and heroism. The pacing wasn't consistent throughout the story and some of the flashbacks were distracting to me, but well worth the read!

Thanks NG for my advanced copy. Book is OUT on February 9, 2021

Who is Virginia Hall? Or rather, where is she? Disguised as an old woman, she moves undetected through France assisting multiple groups of the Maquis. She is a 'pianist'. Communicating with HQ to set up drops of supplies under the full moon. She is a mentor for hundreds of young men who need direction. She is waiting for D-Day and the opportunity to overthrow the Nazis and liberate France. She is also a woman who cannot serve in the armed forces alongside her trainees. She is a woman with a limp--accomplishing amazing amounts of spycraft with a prosthetic leg. This is her story. Erika Robuck focuses on her movements and accomplishments during 1944, a pivotal year in France's history of WW II. We are also given glimpses of her time in foreign embassies, her hunting accident resulting in the loss of part of her leg, and her future. You may have read about her in her biography, 'A Woman of No Importance.' Here is another opportunity to spend time in Virginia's world. Perfect for fans of Pam Jenoff, 'The Book of Lost Names,' and 'Code Name Helene.'

Thank you to Berkley and NetGalley for a DRC in exchange for an honest review.