The Secret Agent
By (Author) Elisabeth Hobbes
HarperCollins Publishers
One More Chapter
7th April 2021
4th February 2021
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
Historical romance
Paperback
432
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 28mm
310g
My name is Sylvie Duchene and I am a dancer. There is no network. I am just a dancer. I know nothing. PleaseI swear it
An unknown location, occupied France, 1944
Dropping silently behind enemy lines, Sylvia Crichton, codename Monique, is determined to fight for the country of her birth and save it from its Nazi stranglehold.
As one of the dancers at the nightclub Mirabelle, Sylvies mission is to entertain the clubs German clientele and learn their secrets. In a world of deception and lies, she can trust no one. Not even Mirabelles enigmatic piano player Felix a part of the resistance or a collaborator
But despite her SOE training, nothing can prepare Sylvie for the horrors she is about to face or the pain of losing those she grows closer to undercover
This is a pageturning and gripping romance set in occupied France during WW2 for fans of Pam Jenoff !
Readers are absolutely loving The Secret Agent:
Captivated my heart5 out of 5 stars for me Megan
A beautiful historical novel describing the plight of a brave young woman willing to put her own life at risk for the sake of saving others Julia
A wonderful novel with exciting twists and a satisfying ending Emily
I sat up through the night reading this book and I would definitely recommend it Julie
Perfect for a flight or a night curled up with a cup of tea or wine Sarah
A heartbreaking story of the sacrifices made by the young women of the S.O.E Anne
I would give this a higher rating than 5 it was that good Patricia
There is romance, drama and tension an enjoyable read Karyn
Elisabeth grew up in York, where she spent her teenage years looking for a handsome Roman or Viking to sweep her off her feet. She achieved her dream of becoming an author after finishing third in Harlequin's SYTYCW contest 2013 and being offered a two-book contract. When she isnt writing, she spends her time reading and is a pro at cooking while holding a book! Elisabeth lives in Cheshire with her husband, two children and two cats with ridiculous names.