Spy

In Spy, Danielle Steel explores the life of a young woman who becomes a spy for her country during World War Two. Alex is a beautiful and talented nurse who is recruited by a secret branch of the service due to her fluency in French and German. She is soon immersed in a new world of espionage, leading to life-and-death missions and a long career in exotic places and historic times. However, the risks she must take bring her dangerously close to discovery.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 01 October 2020
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Spy is a captivating novel by the renowned author Danielle Steel, delving into the intriguing and perilous world of espionage during World War Two. The story revolves around Alexandra Wickham, a young woman with a captivating beauty and a seemingly privileged life. However, fate, the backdrop of a world war, and her own defiant spirit steer her down a different path.

By 1939, Britain finds itself embroiled in the clutches of war. Determined to contribute to the war effort, Alexandra sets off from her idyllic home in Hampshire to volunteer as a nursing assistant in London. However, her fluency in French and German catches the attention of a secretive and highly classified branch of the service. Within a year, Alexandra finds herself immersed in a new world, defying societal norms by donning trousers and sporting bright red lipstick. Despite her forbidden nature, she cannot resist the allure of her covert work, embarking on life-threatening missions and embarking on a long and illustrious career in exotic locations and historic times.

As Alexandra's career progresses, the risks she must undertake become increasingly perilous, drawing her dangerously close to the discovery of her true identity. Can she keep her secrets hidden and protect those she loves from the consequences of her double life? Spy is a thrilling tale of courage, sacrifice, and the blurred lines between loyalty and betrayal, offering a captivating glimpse into the world of espionage during a tumultuous period in history.

Weight: 250g
Dimension: 197 x 130 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781509877898