An incredible historical fiction and fierce woman character. If you are looking for your next great read about World War 2, this is a must read.

If you are a fan of WWII fiction, do you really need another title to read? In this case, YES.

Maryland-born socialite Virginia Hall broke the silken ties of her society upbringing to become one of the most most influential undercover spies of the 20th century. "Invisible Woman" is only part of her astounding story, albeit a breathtaking one. Set in occupied France in the weeks leading up to D-Day "Invisible Woman" colorfully depicts Hall's harrowing, relentless determination to overturn Nazi rule, one radio transmission at a time. Her tale, and the story of those who helped her mission, is at once heartbreaking and a triumph of the human condition. This historically rich novel is not only a somber reminder of those deeply troubling times, but a celebration of the anonymous everyday heroes who risked everything to save their beloved country.

A good biographical fiction book gives you an intimate glimpse into a subject; a great one makes you want sit down with cocktails and learn everything there is to know about her. "Invisible Woman" is that good. I would place this newest title by Erika Robuck firmly at the top of your TBR pile, if you haven't already.

5/5 tear soaked, war torn stars!

I got an early Christmas gift this year in the form of Berkley sending me an invite to read this incredible and powerfully riveting novel about World War II, the French Resistance, and a brave, courageous woman named Virgina Hall.

This is historical fiction at its best! What an incredibly moving story that is rich in detail and showcases triumph and bravery during one of the darkest and most brutal and terrifying times in history.

It’s obvious just how much research Robuck put into this book, as I felt like I was right there in the story, amongst the barren villages, staring into the hollow eyes of the desperate villagers, feeling their fear and desperation; their hunger. Yet I also felt their strength and determination amongst their fear, ready to rebel against those very same people who struck fear in them and took everything away from them in the first place.

Robuk brings Virgina Hall to life in this story, and what a hell of a woman she was. She was strong, determined, tenacious, gritty, and ready to do whatever it took to take down as many Nazis as possible no matter if it meant sacrificing herself along the way.

After only being a few pages into it I was enthralled by the courageous story of Virginia Hall and the other characters who were brave enough to stand against the Nazis in Nazi occupied France, and these unnamed, unknown faces and people who were brave enough to set their lives on the lines in order to sabotage the Nazis are inspiring and braver than can ever be expressed. Knowing that although this is a fictionalized account of those devastating, dangerous wartime acts of heroism and courage, the woman upon which it centers around and the other brave souls were very real. An extremely important part of history. In remembering that, I have had at times, throughout my reading experience so far, had to turn my heart to stone and encase it in ice, much like Virginia herself is described as doing in the novel in order to push forward through the brutality, darkness, and many other a horror that took place during World War II.

I truly did not want this novel to end, as Robuck did such an amazing job at penning a story that kept my eyes glued to the pages. These characters are people that are going to stay with me forever, and this story is one that will definitely stay with you long after you turn the last page. It certainly made an impact on me, and I won’t be forgetting it for a very long time.

Absolutely stunning book about the resilience of the human spirit during the darkest of times.

***review will be posted to my blog closer to release date https://readinginautumn.wordpress.com

Set during World War II, this triumphant story is a great read for any book club with a French twist! Pair this book with a bottle of Bordeaux, a baguette, and some baked brie.

Historical fiction at its best. The core of this book is magnificent and rich in detail.
Many thanks to Berkley Publishing Group and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

Robuck brings Virginia Hall to life in this fictionalized version of her story - an American hero who undertook many heroic deeds in WWII France, despite wearing a prosthetic leg. There are times when Robuck portrays Hall as larger than life and her iciness is hard to fathom. All-in-all this is an excellent read that will appeal to fans of WWII historical fiction.

I can’t believe we haven’t heard more about Virginia Hall until now! What a gritty, determined, tenacious character she was. Robuck’s well-researched story put me right there in those barren villages, the hunger and desperation of the French, hollow eyes, and yet they chose to resist no matter what it cost. You feel Virginia’s torment as she doggedly walks along with her prosthetic leg to the next village to organize and arm the next group of resistance fighters, dragging with her the demons that come with watching people she’s trained be captured and tortured. I had no idea that the allies trained and equipped French civilians to rise up and throw the Nazis out of their country, but I shouldn’t be. Or that BBC read out code at the end of their programming to communicate with the field. I didn’t want this story to end, even though I wished for the end of the war. This is one of those untold stories. A must, must read.

The publishing world seems saturated by WWII novels. And yet there always seems to be one more story to be told, a story unlike the others we have read. The Invisible Woman offers readers a character so amazing that it is hard to believe she is based on a real woman.

In The Invisible Woman, Erika Robuck brings to life Virginia Hall Goillot who went into occupied France as a "pianist," coordinating and supplying the Marquis as they sabotaged the Nazis. She was the only civilian woman to be award the U. S. Distinguished Service Cross, and one of the first women to work for the C.I.A.

It is a riveting read.

The average lifespan of a pianist was six weeks. "You will receive no praise or accolades for your service," Virginia was warned, "Without military uniform, if captured, you will not fall under Geneva protection." She would starve. She would feel guilt over the deaths of those involved in her work. She could be jailed, raped, tortured, or put to death.

Virginia accepted the challenge. She had a debt to pay.

Virginia wore a prosthetic leg but it did not stop her from her work. Masquerading as an elderly woman, she rode a bicycle for hours, trekked through deep mountain snow, endured danger and grief, gained the trust of the boys and men she worked with, and was aided by women and children.

The "nameless and faceless" army of common folks were true heros, enduring suffering and loss unfalteringly. A village of pacifist Christians hid thousands of evacuated Jewish children.

Virginia struggles with what she has seen. How do men become monsters? Is humanity redeemable? Can small acts overpower it? Was resisting worth dying for? Will her humanity be another victim of the war?

Readers will be gratified by the ending.

I received a free egalley from the publisher through NetGalley. My review is fair and unbiased.

Robuck brings real-life heroine Virginia Hall to life, highlighting her immense bravery as an Allied spy in German-occupied France during World War 2. She vividly depicts Hall’s extraordinary heroism amid the horror of the Nazi atrocities while also shining a light on the thousands of regular people who bravely joined the Resistance (and put their lives on the line) to ensure that their country would not fall to the Nazis. I read this one in less than 24 hours and absolutely loved it.

Thank you to the publisher and Net Galley for the advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Erika Robuck has written a fascinating book about Virginia Hall, who was an American that was part of the French Resistance in WWII. Virginia Hall was a real person so Ms. Robuck did a lot of research in order to bring her to life and all the people that she met along her journey. Virginia was tasked with going into worn torn France with D-Day coming soon to assist the French Resistance in receiving supply drops from England and keeping them apprised of the Allies movement into France. I am always fascinated by the WWII stories and this was a story I had not known about. The book is beautifully written setting up the scenes and the people that Virginia encounters. Virginia is depicted as the woman she most likely was, a complex woman with the determination and grit needed to survive. This book is one that will stay with you long after you read the last page.

A truly fascinating and important book about the bravery and resilience of one woman. I'd definitely recommend this to history buffs and really to anyone.

The Invisible Woman by Erika Robuck. An amazing and fascinating story about Virginia Hall and Cuthbert and all of brave people of the underground resistance network. The author opened up a segment of the history of WWII that I did not know much about and became curious to explore more. Details at the end of the book were enlightening. The further reading suggestions were a welcome addition. This book is historical fiction at it's best.

Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for the opportunity to preview the book.

STOP READING AND ORDER THIS BOOK. Ordered? Okay we can go on. 'The Invisible Woman' is one of those books that takes your emotions all over. Virginia Hall is such an amazingly fascinating woman that when you read it you think the author does a really great job but it is a fictional book and of course the hero has to do some scandalous and crazy things because she is a spy and spies do crazy things in books.

Virginia Hall was a real woman whose life story is finally starting to get it's due. I discovered Ms. Hall in 'Sonia Purnell's non-fiction 'A Woman of No Importance' and was beyond excited when I saw that Erika Robuck was doing a historical fiction book about her. This book does NOT disappoint. It makes Virginia come to life. She was a debutante who wanted MORE from life and the good ol' US of A was not willing to let a woman explore MORE at the time. She ends up in the Special Operations Executive (SOE), a secret British World War II organization.

The Gestapo feared her and wanted her dead....“She is the most dangerous of all Allied spies. We must find and destroy her" they said. Read this book and find out why.

Cuthbert is also a fascinating 'character' and once you realize how Cuthbert came to be and how much Virginia is able to do in spite of Cuthbert you realize even more how simply amazing Virginia Hall was and how her name and story deserves to live on.

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC!!

Thank you NetGalley and Berkley Publishers for the advanced reader copy in return for an honest review.

2.5☀️. I love a good WWII era novel, but I had a hard time getting into The Invisible Woman. While well written, the pace was slow and I found the plot to be a bit choppy. I will say, I was impressed to learn how much of the story was based on true events, and that escalated my overall opinion of the novel to a three-star.

This is such an amazing story. I had never heard of this heroine who risked her life every day in France during WWII. Because of the descriptions of the people and their sacrifice,, I couldn't put this book down until I finished it. What a tribute to Virginia Hall and her courage.

This book is great! Would definitely recommend. Thanks so much to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

Virginia Hall, an American woman working with the British during WWII as a wireless operator in France is a national treasure. She was told that she would have 6 weeks to live as operators don't survive. Virginia took on the mission and through her determination, she helped liberate France. This novel takes you from village to village meeting with French resistors and reporting back to HQ in England on their needs of food, medicine and weapons which would be dropped by plane for them. In reading the novel, you come to know the people, their sacrifices and dedication to the love of their country. This is a marvelous book.

Wow! I was completely blown away by The Invisible Woman by Erika Robuck. Erika Robuck is a veteran at writing amazing pieces of historical fiction and The Invisible Woman is no exception. This novel tells the exciting and heroic tale of Virginia Hall - a spy tracking the Nazi's every move. One wrong step and she can fall headfirst, plunging into blackness.

If you have any interest in spy novel or WWII, I would highly recommend this novel. The pages flew by! Absolutely exceptional!

``You will only have six weeks to live.`` These are the last words that her superior officer gives Virginia Hall, (Code name Diane, AKA Artemis to the Germans) as she embarks on a mission to relay messages from occupied France during WWII. D Day is coming, and she is to help set up the resistance fighters by transmitting messages and receiving supply drops. The Germans are on the alert, and are searching everywhere for the spy they call Artemis. Can she avoid capture and survive beyond the six weeks?
This is a historical fiction account of real life heroine Virginia Hall. The author has created a compelling and thrilling account of the many missions and accomplishments of this very brave woman. The author weaves historical fact with fiction to create a story that is inspirational during a very bleak time.
When I first began reading this story I didn’t realize that the main character was a real person. I found myself on the internet searching more details about this amazing woman. If you enjoyed “The Lilac Girls” by Martha Hall Kelly and ``The Alice Network`` by Kate Quinn, you will enjoy this book.

Thank you to the publisher and to Netgalley for the advance copy of this book!

This book got my heart strings!. The atmosphere was everything I wanted it to be. I loved the plot and storyline in the book. I loved the characters in this story. It gave me all the feels I was looking for when I started reading this. I highly recommend this author. I loved the writing. I will be looking for other works in the future from this author.