Thank you to NetGalley and @AriaBooks for this ARC. Maggie's husband is killed on the job. While she thought he was just a stationary salesman, he was actually KGB. They asked for her discretion and sign some paperwork but reeling from the secrets, she in turn asks to become a spy or she won't sign. Now in the field, she is babysitting a Russian that has defected when he tells her the story of his handler that sounds a lot like her husband. He has a few answers to her questions but she starts digging around for more. Can she get to the bottom of his death or find herself dead as well? Fast read! #MrsSpy #MJRobotham #BloomsburyUSA #AtriaBooks #June2025

Maggie Flynn may seem like a normal mom on the outside but in truth she is anything but typical. She holds a secret job as a "watcher" with MI5, which just happens to be considered the low rung of the spy ladder.
I had a fun time reading about Maggie as secrets were brought to her attention not only about her assignments, but personal ones as well. It was interesting to see how she dealt with being a female member of MI5 in the 1960s. MJ Robotham did a great job with placing you in whatever locale and trouble Maggie found herself in.

Mrs. Spy by M.J. Robotham is a gripping and emotionally charged historical thriller that blends espionage, danger, and resilience in a wartime setting. The protagonist is compelling—sharp, courageous, and layered—and her journey through a world of secrets and betrayal is both tense and heartfelt. Robotham masterfully balances suspense with emotional depth, creating a story that’s as moving as it is thrilling. It’s a riveting read that fans of historical fiction and spy novels won’t want to miss.

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book.

Absolutely loved this! I couldn't put it down, especially the thrilling last third of it. Great concept. Loved the time period of 1960s London and all the Beatles references. Maggie and Frank made for a fantastic partnership. I also loved the snippets of Maggie's late husband Davy's "voice" in her head in certain situations. Fans of spy novels and thrillers, add this to your list!

I mean a spy story with a middle aged woman who is also a mom? IT’S MINE! And I loved it! It’s fun and interesting. The story is well written and the characters are amazing. I hope this is the first of a series because I NEED MORE! Please, give me more! I’m hungry for this kind of stories!

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the arc.

I never knew that I so needed a book about a middle-aged mom with a bunion operating in the world of swinging '60s London espionage.

While I felt that at some points the book was heavy on internal monologue, Mrs. Flynn is a bright, realistic, and relatable heroine. I enjoyed this visit to 60s London, Profumo-era MI5 hijinks, and the story picked up steam as the story unfolded.

I have read and enjoyed this author's historical fiction under Mandy Robotham, I was glad to see this novel was just as engaging and well-researched. Would definitely read another one by her!

Thank you Bloomsbury and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review! I absolutely loved this book. Typically I lean towards darker themes in books, but I decided to try something new and I am so glad I did. This book has something for everyone, I love the humor, suspense, motherhood. All of it. Honestly, I am a little speechless writing this review, which isn't normal for me, but I just didn't really know where to start because I loved it THAT much. 10/10

This book had a lot of potential and an interesting story line. Unfortunately, I found it to be one constant ramble of the main characters thoughts. At times this is necessary to give back story or explain the scene. At other times it was just too wordy and took away from the story. I did find Maggie relatable, but the constant narration of every detail was exhausting.