Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an early copy of this book! Below is my honest review.

I could totally see this as a movie (based on a real person). The way it is written is well done. It's easy to read and grabs your attention. The life of a spy is not an easy one. Pippa Latour is such an interesting person. She grew up in South Africa, bounced around places at a young age due to the death of her parents, learned to shoot guns as a kid, went to school to Europe, etc. What I really liked about Pippa's storytelling is that she tells it as it is. Nothing fancy, just the truth. As someone who didn't grow up in war, it's so interesting to read about someone who was in the trenches doing spy work and did not tell a single soul until decades later. I kind of wish we got to read about her life after the war (we really only get a couple of chapters about it) because I was curious to know how she was treated, how she dealt with PTSD, how she learned to trust men again, etc.

Overall, a very interesting read for fans of history!

Outstanding account of a women agent. She was one of the few women agents and the stories she shares along with some of those closest to her is remarkable. She swore an oath to never tell, but when one son discovered who she was, she wanted the truth to be told.