The Paris Spy’s Girl by Amanda Lees is a thrilling historical fiction novel set against the backdrop of Nazi-occupied Paris during World War II. Combining espionage, romance, and high-stakes tension, Lees creates a compelling narrative that grips the reader from start to finish.

Christine, an English exile, has become one of the most valuable assets to the British Secret Service, working undercover in the heart of enemy territory. When her best friend and fellow spy Suzanne is betrayed, Christine is thrust into a dangerous game of deception. Her only ally is Charlie, a handsome and enigmatic American spy with a secret agenda of his own. Together, they must infiltrate Nazi high command, pretend to be collaborators (and lovers), and uncover the traitor in their midst before Suzanne’s life is lost and D-Day plans fall into enemy hands.

The novel excels in creating a palpable sense of danger, as Christine and Charlie navigate the complex world of espionage, double-crosses, and ever-present threats. The chemistry between the two protagonists is both tense and passionate, with their pretend romance slowly transforming into something deeper and more dangerous. As Christine faces betrayals both from within and without, she must make heart-wrenching choices between her love for Charlie, her loyalty to her mission, and her duty to her country.

Lees does an excellent job of capturing the claustrophobic, war-torn atmosphere of Paris, and the stakes of the mission feel real and urgent. The novel moves at a fast pace, with unexpected twists and moments of genuine suspense. Christine’s inner turmoil, driven by both the war and the secrets of her past, adds emotional depth to the plot, making her a complex and relatable heroine.

The Paris Spy’s Girl is perfect for fans of historical thrillers, spy novels, and wartime romances. The combination of espionage, love, and sacrifice offers a rich, multifaceted story that is as emotionally gripping as it is thrilling. With its vivid portrayal of wartime Paris, its dynamic characters, and its relentless plot, this book will keep readers hooked until the very last page.

Well written, emotional, a book I just couldn't put down. A story set in France in WWII as we embrace the strength of these women who become spies, and the courage it takes to fight the Germans at their own game! My thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

The Paris Spy’s Girl is the latest compelling novel from historical fiction author Amanda Lees. This was my first time reading anything from Amanda Lees but her engaging writing style had me hooked from the very first chapter and I’m now excited to sink my teeth into the rest of her books.

From the very beginning of The Paris Spy’s Girl it was clear how meticulously researched the history was and Amanda Lees has a real talent for seamlessly weaving history into the story using her detailed research. The narrative covers many really interesting aspects of Second World War history including Operation Bodyguard (the deception strategy deployed by the Allies to convince Nazi Germany that an Allied invasion would come later than planned and that landings would take place in other parts of Europe than the planned Normandy coast), the work of double cross agents, the resistance work against the Nazi regime completed by Abwehr chief Wilhelm Canaris and what happened in `finishing schools’ for SOE agents.

The fast-paced narrative is maintained by short and snappy paragraphs and the beautifully written tension had me gripped from the very first chapter. Whilst being mindful of trying to avoid spoilers, I will say that the ending of the book had me crying my eyes out. It’s not an exaggeration, I was actually crying so hard at 2am that it woke my fiancé up. It’s been a long time since a book has evoked that intense of an emotional response from me, and I read some pretty hard-hitting historical fiction regularly – and that is testament to Amanda Lee’s incredible writing.

We have a really strong courageous female protagonist in Christine. She is so intelligent and brave and her backstory was emotional but really powerful. Charlie was another wonderfully written character who I fell in love with almost instantly. The historical romance element between Christine and Charlie was truly moving and incredibly well written. It was easily one of my favourite historical romances I’ve read in a long time.

Overall, The Paris Spy’s Girl is a really powerful piece of historical fiction which is truly going to stay with me for a long time. I’d recommend it to all World War Two historical fiction fans but warn you to have your tissues on standby.

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*I received a copy of this book in eBook format via NetGalley in return for this review. All reviews published are completely honest and my own, and are in no way influenced by the gifting opportunity. Thank you to NetGalley, Amanda Lees and Bookouture.

A riveting story that keeps you engaged and not wanting to put the book down! Christine quickly became a character that I will remember for a time to come. I felt that this story was written well and I would highly recommend this book!

Yes! This book was so good. I couldn't put it down. If you're looking for a good distraction from the "real world" then this is a great option!

What a well written book, totally gripping a page turner. Loved how the characters came across. Enjoyed reading this title and would recommend it

This was a good read about a side of war you don't often think of. Those trying to work from inside to bring down the Nazi's. It was very interesting to see how Christine lived and worked. I do think it could have gone into a little more detail on some of her spy roles but the romance was a main theme. Her and Charlie worked well together and it was a poignant ending. I really felt the character build up was great and again the love story but it was missing something. I would still recommend as I never read about the war from this view point and enjoyed that change.

So much suspense! I just wanted to know what was going to happen next. Christine is an English spy in Nazi-occupied Paris, who does what she has must to stay alive in plain sight & help save lives. At some point she goes undercover with Charlie, an American spy & their love story just goes from there. Between the development of characters to the author displaying the emotion & feelings where you could even feel it as the reader, I absolutely loved this story! I had tears in my eyes many times.

In this morally gray and incredibly complex historical fiction novel, readers travel to World War II Paris where Christine works as an SOE operative out of an entertainment house. With flashbacks to her recruitment and training, readers gain an understanding of how Christine became the British’s best undercover agent in Paris. In 1943, however, American Charlie Ryan of the OSS gets sent into Christine’s operation claiming that someone has betrayed her and her handler Suzanne (who knows about the D-Day landings). Charlie and Christine must go undercover again as Nazi sympathizers to protect the circuit and their secrets while also taking down the Nazis -- all without blowing their cover or their relationship. Lees’ characters are incredibly complex and morally gray, particularly Christine because she has a difficult background and went through seduction training at Le Chat Noir where she now works. The balance of the ambiguous work that women agents in particular had to do in occupied Paris is particularly well handled, and Lees has brought the difficulty and complexity of this occupation period and of intelligence work to life in this novel. Lees’ latest book is a fantastic piece of historical fiction that handles such complex historical topics in an incredibly masterful way.

*Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher: Bookouture for providing a copy in exchange for an honest review *

I enjoy historical fiction set during World War I/II. When it comes to new authors, I never know what to expect. The Paris Spy's Girl was one of the most compelling historical fiction I've ever read. Once again, I couldn't get enough of the plot and the characters. Every page leaves you wondering what will happen to Christine, Charlie, and everyone else connected next. I did feel that the book began slowly and needed a few pages to get into the story. I had to push myself to put the book down when the story picked up because I was so captivated. Almost every page left me wondering what Christine and Charlie would have to face next. A part of me was frightened of what might happen to them next.

I've read a few books throughout the years about resistance, which is one of my favorite topics to read about. I also enjoy reading stories about strong women. Christine was not just strong but also brave. I cannot imagine going through everything she faced, but she kept going; I was rooting for Christine from the beginning. I was intrigued by the interaction between Charlie and Christine, expecting a romantic spark between them. The Paris Spy’s Girl. I always had me on the edge of my seat. My heart pounded whenever they went on a mission, fearing they'd be discovered. I cannot imagine not always being alert for potential danger in jobs like theirs.

As the book progressed, the suspense grew, compelling the reader to continue turning pages. I felt that the ending of The Paris Spy's Girl was rushed. However, I loved the story and fell in love with most of the characters. This story will stick with you and not easily be forgotten.

Thank you Net Galley for the ARC! The Paris Spy's Girl by Amanda Lees is a fast paced novel set during the second world war. When Christine meets Charlie, she could never have imagined her future. Christine, having come to France to flee a horrific event, meets Amalie and then, several months later finds herself joining the SOE. Little does she know the role she will play in taking down some of the most influential germans in the Paris. This novel had me on the edge of my seat from the very beinning. Not to mention in tears at the end. A story that I would highly recommend to others who enjoy historical fiction based on true events.

The Paris Spy's Girl is a fantastic book by Amanda Lees. Christine has fled England as she had to do something to save her mother and herself from harm. Christine left her mom and brother and fled to France. Christine gets lucky and meets some nice people who offer her a job and help her to stay afloat. The Germans are getting closer to Paris and Christine becomes one of the best assets the British Secret Service has. Suzanne is Christine's best friend and she has taught her everything she knows about undercover work and being a spy.

Christine must go undercover with an American spy to try to infiltrate the Gestapo. The Germans have been one step ahead of all of their missions of late and seem to know when new agents are parachuting in. How are they getting the information that only trusted agents have? They have a leak within and they've got to be very careful about trusting people now. Christine isn't sure about Charlie when she first meets him. She's very attracted to him, but isn't sure if she can trust him. They're supposed to work together and get as much information from the Gestapo as possible. Christine and Charlie are pretending to be Nazi collaborators and lovers to be accepted by the Gestapo. What starts out as pretending turns into real love between the two.

When Suzanne is threatened and their latest trainees in danger of capture or worse, Charlie and Christine come up with a plan. Will the Gestapo catch on to Christine and Charlie before they can succeed with their plan to get everyone out of harms way? Will Christine and Charlie survive the risky plan? Will they be able to get Suzanne and the others to safety before it's too late? This book keeps you on edge throughout as you're constantly hoping that your favorite characters survive! The suspense builds and builds until the dramatic ending. I rate The Paris Spy's Girl 5 stars with my very highest recommendation. I'd like to thank NetGalley and Bookouture for an advanced copy of The Paris Spy's Girl in exchange for a fair review. #TheParisSpysGirl

I love a good novel based on WWII as the era has always fascinated me.

This book looks at the resistance based in Paris and in particular the main character Christine. There are a couple of timelines in the book with regular flits back to when Christine was recruited so we learn a lot about her.

I really enjoyed this book and recommend it to any historical fiction lovers!

The Paris Spy’s Girl is Amanda Lees latest novel inspired by true events and oh my, you’ll probably need tissues if you’re like me!

Christine has become an agent for the British Secret Service in Paris, and is tasked with working deep undercover with Charlie! They are acting as double agents and lovers; can they save her friend’s life and the D-Day landing details from the wrong people?

Amanda’s attention to detail is extraordinary and I loved how she drew me in so I was captivated with Christine and Charlie.

Wow. Talk about intense. Christine is tough from what she went through growing up, but she's also very beautiful, smart, shrewd, intuitive. And closed off. Using her beauty as a weapon, she made one of the best spies in Paris against the Germans. Her friendships are few, she trusts no one. But in getting to hear her thoughts you can feel the underlying vulnerability and intense struggle in trying to make a difference. She finally lets Charlie the American in. Unbelievable how it plays out as her colleagues are captured, the games that are played, the betrayal. Really hard to put down. (Clean read but skates along the risqué line.)

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The Paris Spy’s Girl is the fourth in the World War Two Resistance series by Amanda Lees and in my opinion by far the best. The story inspired by true events is a rollercoaster of a read right from the opening page as a game of intrigue and espionage unfolds at a rapid pace which has the reader keenly turning the pages. There is no let up in the action that occurs which I loved as usually I find there can be quite a number of lulls in WW2 historical fiction stories but here it was quite the opposite and only added to my enjoyment of the story. Some of the characters have featured in the previous three books but this is easily read as a standalone and diving straight into this not being familiar with the series will make no difference at all as this is the strongest book so far which highlights the courage beyond measure that so many resistance fighters and women had at the time of such mass destruction and unspeakable cruelty.

Our main character is Christine who works for the Resistance and is also connected to the British intelligence network. Right from the outset, I could tell that Christine was fierce, bold, determined, brave and strong and she was the right women for a very dangerous job. She dances with death on a daily basis but makes clever and calculated moves and that is what has helped her survive so far. She works with Suzanne at a club called Le Chat Noir which really is a cover for their operations. The Paris network has been compromised with numerous agents either captured or killed and any intelligence agents being sent in from England are captured on arrival. Christine must discover who is betraying them before more people are taken and the whole operation will be for nothing. At times I did find the details regarding the various operations slightly confusing but I think it was because I wasn’t as familiar with some of the manoeuvres and the bigger game at play as I should have been. But once things became a little bit clearer for me I was just as eager as Christine to discover who was betraying the network and for what reasons.

The Abwehr, the German military intelligence service, grace the club with their presence and as drink loosens their lips Christine can work her magic and learn secrets but her biggest mission is just around the corner. Charles Russell, an American from the Office of Strategic Services, is brought onto her radar and from that very first meeting she falls for him hard and fast. It seems cliched to say that a deep and lasting love developed between the pair at first sight but boy did it. There was a spark and connection between the pair that the reader just wanted to develop into something real and lasting. Yet, given the situation they both find themselves in, their own personal wants and needs have to take a back seat and only brief moments are snatched together. Charles was the male version of Christine, both are fighters fighting the good fight and would do so as long as it took for the down fall of Hitler and his killing machine.

In order to find out the truth regarding the betraying of the network a dangerous and detailed plan is launched which means Christine and Chares work closer then ever. They literally went into the lions den and my heart was in my mouth on more than one occasion as they always tried to stay one step ahead of the Nazi’s. The mind boggles really at all the different angles at play and that with one false move the whole operation could have blown up in their faces. I mean this is only one facet of the war that the author is writing about and the level of suspense, intrigue and the amount of twists and turns that occur was mind-blowing. It highlighted that so many cogs were essential in a much bigger machine and that no one could be trusted and that having your wits about you and being brave and steadfast were the qualities that would see you through.

The tension and suspense builds and builds throughout the story into a magnificent climax as Christine and Charles learn to play the Germans game better than they do. Throughout this process we slowly start to learn some of Christine’s background and what fuels her fire and you do feel sorry for her but can totally understand what has inspired her to keep going with her intelligence work. With Charles by her side she feels stronger than ever but as things take a very dramatic turn will their plan to uncover the rat be successful or will fate have plenty of surprises in store? The ending was a bit rushed and may not have been the one I wanted but it certainly did pull at the heart strings but despite this minor niggle I thought The Paris Spy’s Girl was a fantastic read with a story and characters that I won’t forget in a hurry.

What a beautifully written book about patriotism, sacrifice, espionage, spying, secrets, love and loss and so much more….
I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Paris Spy’s Girl.
Christine is a British agent working undercover during the Second World War as the Nazi’s invade Paris.
Christine is a brilliant, strong character which I just loved. And the love story between Christine and Charlie is just beautiful. The characters definitely make the story.
It’s a fast paced, storyline which is detailed and intricate. I laughed and cried. It’s so poignant and deeply moving.
It’s the first book I’ve read from Amanda Lees and it did not disappoint. It’s just brilliant. I look forward to reading more from this author.
Overall, an entertaining read I couldn’t put down.
Definitely recommend for fans of historical fiction. Well worth a read.
With thanks to #NetGallery and @bookouture for a eARC of #TheParisSpy’sGirl in exchange for a honest review.
Book publishes 6 February 2024.

The Paris Spy's Girl is a Historical Fiction novel set in wartime Paris during WWII. Christine, a British Agent is recruited in the Resistance movement against Nazi Germany on a special operation; the Paris Network is compromised, any and every new agent setting foot on Parisian soil immediately captured, arrested and tortured by SS officers. There is a mole who is leaking confidential intelligence about the officers before Christine has a chance to deliver them securely, but who is it? With a shortage of agents, and time running against them, Christine is asked to work with Charlie, an American agent, approach the Gestapo directly, earn their trust, circulate disinformation to strengthen their foothold and ultimately win the war - an even riskier operation but the promise of reward even greater. In a world where they tell you to "trust no one" though, can Christine and Charlie overcome their natural instincts as spies and work together?

This book stayed with me a long time after I finished reading.

We flit between different timelines in the story so that Christine's backstory is shared; life in Shadwell, East London and the circumstances which ultimately got her involved with the Resistance movement and how she ended up in Paris. The writing is focused and direct, without unnecessary detail, yet impactful and thrilling. As a result, I found myself wondering about life in 1938 when the war had not started (although, of course, tensions had been building up for sometime by then) how life changed overnight for everyone involved.

Amanda Lees beautifully narrates a story which shows Christine's conviction to save agent's lives, willing to do everything and anything as an Agent Provocateur putting herself before SS officers, risking torture and death if she is found out. Christine tries hard to operate with a level of detachment so she can focus on the goal particularly when "entertaining" her male counterparts, but you see that she forms true connections with Amalie, Suzanne and Betty and, despite being told that sacrifices will be inevitable, she still tries to do everything in her power to save them. As a FMC, Christine is courageous, selfless and resilient and I loved her the more I read. The story did start off slow for me but from the halfway point, it was full speed ahead and I could not put this book down! Charlie is charming and I definitely remember thinking "good luck Christine!". There is a cat and mouse between them initially (who is the agent and who is the mark?) Their relationship a reflection of the affairs that naturally took place between agents in circumstances where tomorrow is never guaranteed; Charlie has my heart though *sighs*.

Real events are weaved through the narrative and the characters themselves are based on real unsung heroes of the war effort which is striking - the perfect balance between fact and fiction. There are so many moments where my heart was in my mouth! The thrill and suspense and high risk events building up the storyline with gorgeous shows of friendship, romance and selflessness makes this a definite page turner and easy to follow. I would highly recommend this book.

Thank you so much @Bookouture @netgalley and @amandalees for an advanced copy of the book in exchange for an honest unedited review.

I enjoyed this historical fiction story. When war breaks out and the Nazis invade Europe, Christine is recruited to join up with the SOE as an agent working in Occupied France in the resistance. She works at Le Chat Noir as a high-end call girl. A place where the Nazis are going looking for companionship and comfort. She helps vet resistance workers and helps to get intelligence information from Nazis. It’s also a place where people on the run can hide. She starts working with an American named Charlie on a joint operation to bluff the Nazis about the upcoming invasion and throw them off the scent of when and where it will be.


I loved Christine and her relationship with Charlie. I would’ve loved to get to know more about him. I thought the author did a great job of telling the story, all the while weaving in a romance. It held my attention and I read it almost all in one sitting to find out how it was wrapped up. I loved how Christine was so determined to reinvent herself and help the resistance cause. Amongst all of the action, there was a spy in their midst, turning in resistance workers, so they never knew who to fully trust. The addition of Betty, the rescue dog, which added a sweet note to the story. I’ve read that Christine and Suzanne are in some of the authors other historical fiction novels. Either way, I’d love to read more by this author.


Thanks to Netgalley, Bookouture, and the author for this ARC

The Paris Spy's Girl was partly based on real people and events in this historical fiction book. The book follows Christine as she works as a British Intelligence operator during Nazi occupied Paris. I highly enjoyed reading this and learning about the bravery and sacrifice of the wartime spies and intelligence workers. I learned so much from this book not just the bravery and sacrifice of the wartime spies and intelligence workers. I highly enjoyed reading this book and would suggest this book to other readers. Thank you to NetGalley and publisher for this book in exchange of my honest review.