From Publishers Weekly:
Linda Voss is a 31-year-old secretary to the dreamiest looking man on Wall Street, international lawyer John Berringer, with whom she is secretly and hopelessly in love: she is a poor girl from Queens, and he boasts an Ivy League background along with his perfect profile. When circumstances lead to their unlikely marriage, however, sexual fireworks keep them together. As World War II engulfs Europe, the Berringers move to Washington, where both become involved in undercover work for the COI, soon to become the OSS. Heartbreak, plus a feeling of kinship for the victims of Nazism, leads Linda, whose childhood was spent in a German-speaking household, to volunteer for a dangerous mission in Berlin. There, events tumble her into heroic action.

-Historical Fiction fans
-Espionage fans
-Chick Lit fans

I've read many books that take place during WWII and this one is the first to give me a completely different viewpoint. Not just a woman behind enemy lines, but a look at the political side of the war. It was very interesting to see what was going in Washington at this time.

Oddly enough, I didn't care for Linda Voss too much. Yes, she came from a screwed up childhood and was burdened with an alcoholic mother, but her poor choices canceled out any sympathy from me. For a character that is supposed to be highly intelligent, I found her judgment to be rather average. Although I enjoyed her perspective, I did not enjoy her as a person.

I plan on reading more of Susan Isaacs early novels. Her writing style seems to have a taken a hit over the years, but this book from 1988 showed me her talent.

I have to say, this book blew me away. I was not expecting such a great read. I read something new from the author earlier in the year and didn't find it very stimulating. But this novel is the exact opposite. I had to double-check that it was the same author and not one with the same name because this earlier book is written with more detail.

Apparently, a movie was made after this book was released. I have not seen it, so I can't tell you if they are alike.

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