This is an historical fiction mystery, with spy intrigue thrown in - another genre blender. The title refers to Miss Maggie Hope, a young American woman, just a year out of college, who goes to work at the famous War Rooms, working for Winston Churchill at the start of the Second World War.
I read this book with a book group, and everybody loved it. I enjoyed it, too. There's something for everyone .. murder mystery, spy intrigue, false identities, romance, coming of age, family secrets, characters based on historical personages (something I like) - no wonder it's such a crowd pleaser.
Something I admire about this book, which I think contributes greatly to its success, it that the plotting and storytelling is truly suspenseful.
I read this book with a book group, and everybody loved it. I enjoyed it, too. There's something for everyone .. murder mystery, spy intrigue, false identities, romance, coming of age, family secrets, characters based on historical personages (something I like) - no wonder it's such a crowd pleaser.
Something I admire about this book, which I think contributes greatly to its success, it that the plotting and storytelling is truly suspenseful.
