“We’re about to pull the biggest double bluff this world has ever seen, never mind the Germans.”

First of all, a standing ovation for an author who can seamlessly incorporate fact with fiction. I was in complete awe of her skills. My husband thought I was watching sports because I was ‘WooOoo HooOoo–ing’ and ‘yesss-ing’ as I read a well-incorporated section - a teacher thing. I read a lot of historical fiction and am often irked at the blaring insertion of research, sometimes paragraphs at a time, inserted in the narrative. Thank you, Amanda Lees, for your masterful writing. I still have a book hang-over, days later.

Secondly, a high-five for an author who can write on a popular historical fiction topic, resistance fighters, and still manage to bring something new to the table. It’s been a long time since I’ve spent so much time Googling as I read. I loved deep-diving into Operation Bodyguard, Double-Cross agents, Beaulieu - SOE finishing school, and the requisitioning/use of the Hotel Lutetia by the Abwehr.

Lastly, those characters! What I loved about Lees’ character description is that she didn’t give her readers a shopping list of characteristics and leave it at that. Lees knows that there’s more to describing characters than what meets the eye. She gives us descriptions, but through what matters to each character. We get to ‘know’ Christine (her attitude and personality) by what she pays attention to - I love this in Lees' writing. I’d never heard of Wilhelm Canaris or Josef Kieffer before and was appreciative of the tension and unpredictability of the race to find who was betraying the agents to the Germans.

My favourite part? Difficult to pinpoint. It was 5 stars all the way. I loved the reference to the ripples. How one of the characters wanted people to know them as someone who did something memorable, anything. That they’d rather ‘live’ than ‘exist’ before they died. A character who isn’t afraid to make ripples in the resistance movement is a character worth reading about.

This spectacular novel about “setting Europe ablaze” is one historical fiction lovers will want to read. In fact, this is the fourth Lees novel I've read and it really showcases her skills, making it her best to date. I have no doubt it will be in the top 5 of my list for this genre in 2024.

Thank you, Bookouture, for this treasure, a gifted book with no expectation of a review. 2024-reads historical-fiction netgalley23 s12 comments Deanne Patterson2,100 85

I catch my breath every time I read a historical fiction book by Amanda Lees. I love the fact that they are based on actual events and characters. The intense research the author has done has me appreciating her time. I was truly lost in the story vividly imaging the goings on while reading.
Set in wartime Paris, Christine, working as an agent for the British Secret Service knows how to hide in plain sight. She also knows who to associate with and who to avoid. Filled with wartime tension, I always hold my breath reading these types of books because the spies no matter how good they are at times their senses fail them and they are double crossed thinking they can trust someone, and they are on the other side. I think Christine is my favorite character, she uses her beauty to seduce men to give up their secrets as they are convinced, she is part of the Nazi collaborators. She is strong, brave and doing what she feels is her part by staying one step ahead of the Nazis. I think I fell a little in love with Charlie, Christine's love interest. She is not sure if he can be trusted at first, he is an American spy, she is with the British Secret Service they must lay aside doubts and form a trust as they become Nazi collaborators and eventually lovers.
This book is gripping and when I wasn't reading it, I was thinking about it. Unputdownable, you'll feel the tension rising off the pages. Don't read this at bedtime if you want to get any sleep. This book brought me to tears more than once. Heartbreaking and realistic we see that light shining at the end of the tunnel.

I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.netgalley netgalley-feb-202410 s Shelby Grant22 3

So much suspense! I just wanted to know what was going to happen next. Christine is an English spy in Nazi-occupied Paris, who does what she has must to stay alive in plain sight & help save lives. At some point she goes undercover with Charlie, an American spy & their love story just goes from there. Between the development of characters to the author displaying the emotion & feelings where you could even feel it as the reader, I absolutely loved this story! I had tears in my eyes many times.netgalley4 s1 comment Lori Martin204 160

The Paris Spy's Girl is a fantastic book by Amanda Lees. Christine has fled England as she had to do something to save her mother and herself from harm. Christine left her mom and brother and fled to France. Christine gets lucky and meets some nice people who offer her a job and help her to stay afloat. The Germans are getting closer to Paris and Christine becomes one of the best assets the British Secret Service has. Suzanne is Christine's best friend and she has taught her everything she knows about undercover work and being a spy.

Christine must go undercover with an American spy to try to infiltrate the Gestapo. The Germans have been one step ahead of all of their missions of late and seem to know when new agents are parachuting in. How are they getting the information that only trusted agents have? They have a leak within and they've got to be very careful about trusting people now. Christine isn't sure about Charlie when she first meets him. She's very attracted to him, but isn't sure if she can trust him. They're supposed to work together and get as much information from the Gestapo as possible. Christine and Charlie are pretending to be Nazi collaborators and lovers to be accepted by the Gestapo. What starts out as pretending turns into real love between the two.

When Suzanne is threatened and their latest trainees in danger of capture or worse, Charlie and Christine come up with a plan. Will the Gestapo catch on to Christine and Charlie before they can succeed with their plan to get everyone out of harms way? Will Christine and Charlie survive the risky plan? Will they be able to get Suzanne and the others to safety before it's too late? This book keeps you on edge throughout as you're constantly hoping that your favorite characters survive! The suspense builds and builds until the dramatic ending. I rate The Paris Spy's Girl 5 stars with my very highest recommendation. I'd to thank NetGalley and Bookouture for an advanced copy of The Paris Spy's Girl in exchange for a fair review. #TheParisSpysGirl3 s Simone152 6

What a beautiful story! I absolutely loved this and read it all in almost one sitting because I just had to know what was going to happen. I’ve read a lot of books about the French Resistance during WW2 and this didn’t let me down at all, instead telling the story from another slightly different angle. It was a story about Christine who gave up a lot to fight for her beliefs and who thought she was alone, but maybe she wasn’t as alone as she thought. I bawled my eyes out at the end, but the ending was perfect for the story. Thank you to NetGalley for letting me read this book in exchange for my honest opinion.3 s Cindy Pollock25 3

Ahhh, I loved this! Christine was an amazing main character and I was cheering for her throughout the story. I loved the “trust no one” part of this and was on edge the whole time. This was read in one sitting because I had to find out how their plan went.

The love story between Christine and Charlie was beautiful. It wasn’t overdone and didn’t take away from Christine’s toughness or determination to win the war for her country.

I’ll be adding the author’s other WW2 books to my TBR list. Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review. 3 s Red Book Review 335 23

The Paris Spy's Girl was partly based on real people and events in this historical fiction book. The book follows Christine as she works as a British Intelligence operator during Nazi occupied Paris. I highly enjoyed reading this and learning about the bravery and sacrifice of the wartime spies and intelligence workers. I learned so much from this book not just the bravery and sacrifice of the wartime spies and intelligence workers. I highly enjoyed reading this book and would suggest this book to other readers. Thank you to NetGalley and publisher for this book in exchange of my honest review.bookouture netgalley2 s linda hole351 42

There must be something wrong with me. I mean ww2, based on a true story, strong female characters, Just up my alley. But it Just did not keep me intrigued. Thank you to netgalley for letting me read this e arc in exchange for an honest opinion2 s Continent78yahoo.Com339 14

This is an interesting read but you must be able to stomach the sexual innuendoes of a woman spy.
Women were often overlooked for many reasons. One being an alluring sexual distraction along with the belief that woman were too stupid to understand war and politics. Morally, one must decide how far she should go in obtaining information from the enemy. But many brave women did their part in the French resistance.
Being a spy means distrust in everyone to one degree or another. War means casualties and we can argue the right or wrong of many decisions but loss comes to all in one form or another.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. My opinions are my own.2 s Lisa Gentry580 24

Whew...this book was quite a ride, one I encourage everyone to take. It began in December 1943 in Paris, when the Nazis were in total control, brutal and terrifying. Although the fast-paced plot is detailed and intricate, it's the characters that make the story brilliant. Incredibly brave, resourceful SOE female agents who fight personal demons while they do their damnedest to undermine German intelligence in Paris. The tension as agents were picked off one by one was almost unbearable, especially knowing that this actually happened.

This book is extremely well-researched which is no easy feat when intelligence agencies are involved. The author weaves the threads of the complicated plot together seamlessly, even with the many characters involved. I was holding my breath, hoping that my favorites would still be alive at the end but of course, since this is a war story, not all of them were. (One of my favorites, Betty the rescue dog, happily survived...aren't you glad you know?) This one will make your heart race in good ways and bad, and I suggest a fresh box of tissues by your side. I loved it.

My thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for the digital ARC. All opinions and the review are my own.historical-fiction netgalley women-s-fiction ...more2 s Emma Crowley939 158

The Paris Spy’s Girl is the fourth in the World War Two Resistance series by Amanda Lees and in my opinion by far the best. The story inspired by true events is a rollercoaster of a read right from the opening page as a game of intrigue and espionage unfolds at a rapid pace which has the reader keenly turning the pages. There is no let up in the action that occurs which I loved as usually I find there can be quite a number of lulls in WW2 historical fiction stories but here it was quite the opposite and only added to my enjoyment of the story. Some of the characters have featured in the previous three books but this is easily read as a standalone and diving straight into this not being familiar with the series will make no difference at all as this is the strongest book so far which highlights the courage beyond measure that so many resistance fighters and women had at the time of such mass destruction and unspeakable cruelty.

Our main character is Christine who works for the Resistance and is also connected to the British intelligence network. Right from the outset, I could tell that Christine was fierce, bold, determined, brave and strong and she was the right women for a very dangerous job. She dances with death on a daily basis but makes clever and calculated moves and that is what has helped her survive so far. She works with Suzanne at a club called Le Chat Noir which really is a cover for their operations. The Paris network has been compromised with numerous agents either captured or killed and any intelligence agents being sent in from England are captured on arrival. Christine must discover who is betraying them before more people are taken and the whole operation will be for nothing. At times I did find the details regarding the various operations slightly confusing but I think it was because I wasn’t as familiar with some of the manoeuvres and the bigger game at play as I should have been. But once things became a little bit clearer for me I was just as eager as Christine to discover who was betraying the network and for what reasons.

The Abwehr, the German military intelligence service, grace the club with their presence and as drink loosens their lips Christine can work her magic and learn secrets but her biggest mission is just around the corner. Charles Russell, an American from the Office of Strategic Services, is brought onto her radar and from that very first meeting she falls for him hard and fast. It seems cliched to say that a deep and lasting love developed between the pair at first sight but boy did it. There was a spark and connection between the pair that the reader just wanted to develop into something real and lasting. Yet, given the situation they both find themselves in, their own personal wants and needs have to take a back seat and only brief moments are snatched together. Charles was the male version of Christine, both are fighters fighting the good fight and would do so as long as it took for the down fall of Hitler and his killing machine.

In order to find out the truth regarding the betraying of the network a dangerous and detailed plan is launched which means Christine and Chares work closer then ever. They literally went into the lions den and my heart was in my mouth on more than one occasion as they always tried to stay one step ahead of the Nazi’s. The mind boggles really at all the different angles at play and that with one false move the whole operation could have blown up in their faces. I mean this is only one facet of the war that the author is writing about and the level of suspense, intrigue and the amount of twists and turns that occur was mind-blowing. It highlighted that so many cogs were essential in a much bigger machine and that no one could be trusted and that having your wits about you and being brave and steadfast were the qualities that would see you through.

The tension and suspense builds and builds throughout the story into a magnificent climax as Christine and Charles learn to play the Germans game better than they do. Throughout this process we slowly start to learn some of Christine’s background and what fuels her fire and you do feel sorry for her but can totally understand what has inspired her to keep going with her intelligence work. With Charles by her side she feels stronger than ever but as things take a very dramatic turn will their plan to uncover the rat be successful or will fate have plenty of surprises in store? The ending was a bit rushed and may not have been the one I wanted but it certainly did pull at the heart strings but despite this minor niggle I thought The Paris Spy’s Girl was a fantastic read with a story and characters that I won’t forget in a hurry.1 Kayla Lambert152 7

The Paris Spy's Girl by Amanda Lees was such an entertaining read and it was hard to put down. Although the book was a little slow to start and it jumped around from different years for about a quarter of the book, once the story line picked up it was definitely unputdownable. This book covers espionage, spying, mystery, suspicion, love, loss, and so much more.

Christine is an SOE agent that finds herself in occupied France using not only her skills acquired by the British SOE to retrieve information from the Germans, but also her natural beautiful looks and her charm and wit. She is one of the best spies in her network. One day, she meets an undercover American agent, Charlie, and she finds herself on a joint operation, one that is exceptionally dangerous and the stakes are higher than ever. As Charlie and Christine use their skills to go undercover and and face the German Gestapo, they tread not only a dangerous line with the Germans, but also with each other.

My only complaint, albeit a small one, is that the ending was a tad bit rushed, and pulled at my heart strings. Not every book has a happy ending, and I know it was great riding when my eyes are filled with tears as I turn the last page. This is definitely worth a read!1 Pauline840

Christine is a British Agent working in Paris during the Second World War.
Her job is to target German officers and use her charms on them to get information.
A story about patriotism and sacrifice for the war effort.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for my e-copy in exchange for an honest review.netgalley1 Christine M in Texas (stamperlady50)1,338 142

The Paris Spy’s Girl
By: Amanda Lees
5??????????

Every novel I read by Lees is compelling and this one is my favorite.

1943-Christine left behind her family and walked away and finds herself in Paris working undercover as the Nazis invade Paris. The cast of characters has you invested from the start. Someone takes her under her wing and gives her an opportunity to make a difference.

She meets Charlie who is an undercover agent with the US and they begin a mission that leads them that is full of danger. They find out they are very much a and Christine opens her heart.

This novel shows the courageous women and men who fought in the reactance in many ways and she used her charm to infiltrate some of the top men under Hitler. Christine is full of grit, charm, and determination. Life has not been easy for her.

Thank you Bookouture for this advanced copy. This novel is out February 6, 2024.

#theparisspysgirl, #amandalees, #bookstagram, #bookouture, #bookreview, #stamperlady50 bookouture-tours netgallery1 Melanie Robertson-KingAuthor 17 books74

Wow! Just wow! I could have read this book in one sitting; it was so mesmerizing, but life got in the way, so that didn't happen.

In Amanda's previous WWII books, we met Suzanne and Christine, who were powerful women. In this book, they're still every bit as powerful. But, we see a side of Christine that hadn't been exposed before, and we find out a deep secret from her past. Enter Charlie, an American who ends up working with them.

This book made me smile. It teared me up. Well done, Amanda Lees! I can't wait for more of your WWII novels.

1 Nish139 4

The Paris Spy's Girl is a Historical Fiction novel set in wartime Paris during WWII. Christine, a British Agent is recruited in the Resistance movement against Nazi Germany on a special operation; the Paris Network is compromised, any and every new agent setting foot on Parisian soil immediately captured, arrested and tortured by SS officers. There is a mole who is leaking confidential intelligence about the officers before Christine has a chance to deliver them securely, but who is it? With a shortage of agents, and time running against them, Christine is asked to work with Charlie, an American agent, approach the Gestapo directly, earn their trust, circulate disinformation to strengthen their foothold and ultimately win the war - an even riskier operation but the promise of reward even greater. In a world where they tell you to "trust no one" though, can Christine and Charlie overcome their natural instincts as spies and work together?

This book stayed with me a long time after I finished reading.

We flit between different timelines in the story so that Christine's backstory is shared; life in Shadwell, East London and the circumstances which ultimately got her involved with the Resistance movement and how she ended up in Paris. The writing is focused and direct, without unnecessary detail, yet impactful and thrilling. As a result, I found myself wondering about life in 1938 when the war had not started (although, of course, tensions had been building up for sometime by then) how life changed overnight for everyone involved.

Amanda Lees beautifully narrates a story which shows Christine's conviction to save agent's lives, willing to do everything and anything as an Agent Provocateur putting herself before SS officers, risking torture and death if she is found out. Christine tries hard to operate with a level of detachment so she can focus on the goal particularly when "entertaining" her male counterparts, but you see that she forms true connections with Amalie, Suzanne and Betty and, despite being told that sacrifices will be inevitable, she still tries to do everything in her power to save them. As a FMC, Christine is courageous, selfless and resilient and I loved her the more I read. The story did start off slow for me but from the halfway point, it was full speed ahead and I could not put this book down! Charlie is charming and I definitely remember thinking "good luck Christine!". There is a cat and mouse between them initially (who is the agent and who is the mark?) Their relationship a reflection of the affairs that naturally took place between agents in circumstances where tomorrow is never guaranteed; Charlie has my heart though *sighs*.

Real events are weaved through the narrative and the characters themselves are based on real unsung heroes of the war effort which is striking - the perfect balance between fact and fiction. There are so many moments where my heart was in my mouth! The thrill and suspense and high risk events building up the storyline with gorgeous shows of friendship, romance and selflessness makes this a definite page turner and easy to follow. I would highly recommend this book.

Thank you so much @Bookouture @netgalley and @amandalees for an advanced copy of the book in exchange for an honest unedited review. JeniaAuthor 2 books30

Paris, 1943. I stare at Charlie across the crowded room. Working deep undercover, we’re surrounded by Nazi high command. Slowly, he smiles at me and my breath catches. I have to trust him, or we’re both dead… As war rages across France, English exile Christine has become the most deadly asset the British Secret Service has in occupied Paris. But when Suzanne, her best friend and the sole agent who knows the details of the top-secret D-Day landings, is betrayed to the Nazis by someone at the heart of their spy network, she is devastated.

Going undercover with Charlie – a handsome but elusive American spy with an agenda of his own – is her only chance to catch the traitor in their midst.Pretending to be not only Nazi collaborators but lovers too, they must save Suzanne from almost certain death and prevent the D-Day landing plans from ending up in the wrong hands. But as Christine and Charlie’s pretend desire turns to true love, her past – and the real reason she had to leave England forever – puts their whole mission in terrible danger. With the Nazis closing in and Suzanne’s life on the line, Christine is forced into one last, desperate heading back into deepest, darkest enemy territory, knowing her disguise could have been exposed.

With even her trust in Charlie shaken, will Christine have to choose between her love for him, her best friend’s life, and freedom for France? And who will pay the ultimate sacrifice…?

*Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher: Bookouture for providing a copy in exchange for an honest review *

I enjoy historical fiction set during World War I/II. When it comes to new authors, I never know what to expect. The Paris Spy's Girl was one of the most compelling historical fiction I've ever read. Once again, I couldn't get enough of the plot and the characters. Every page leaves you wondering what will happen to Christine, Charlie, and everyone else connected next. I did feel that the book began slowly and needed a few pages to get into the story. I had to push myself to put the book down when the story picked up because I was so captivated. Almost every page left me wondering what Christine and Charlie would have to face next. A part of me was frightened of what might happen to them next.

I've read a few books throughout the years about resistance, which is one of my favorite topics to read about. I also enjoy reading stories about strong women. Christine was not just strong but also brave. I cannot imagine going through everything she faced, but she kept going, I was rooting for Christine from the beginning. I was intrigued by the interaction between Charlie and Christine, expecting a romantic spark between them. The Paris Spy’s Girl always had me on the edge of my seat. My heart pounded whenever they went on a mission, fearing they'd be discovered. I cannot imagine not always being alert for potential danger in jobs theirs.

As the book progressed, the suspense grew, compelling the reader to continue turning pages. I felt that the ending of The Paris Spy's Girl was rushed. However, I loved the story and found myself falling in love with most of the characters. This story will stick with you and not easily be forgotten.2024-favorites 2024- arc ...more Ronald199

The Paris Spy's Girl is a riveting story, one that is hard to put down to stop reading. We follow the story of Christine, who finds herself enlisted into spying for the British, sent to France, and drawn into a world of unimaginable consequences. There are various spy agencies involved, as well as the French resistance; and then there is the English military man, Charlie, who becomes a fellow partner in the spying adventures, and a relationship slowly develops as they continue to work together.
The story is difficult at times due to the hardships faced by Christine, as she contends with the ongoing destruction, death, and inability at times to protect those she cherishes the most. Her past haunts her, and the future is uncertain. She has to be strong, despite everything going on around her, and all that she is involved in.
The story is very well-written, and full of intrigue and drama. The story is not a romanticized war story. It has its historical roots, and as war is not always kind and happy, neither is this story. War becomes real and the hurt becomes real. There is romance, but romance while unsure of what tomorrow will bring. There is always the next mission, the next plan, and just getting through each day.
This is a great story to read, to get the feel of war, spying, and how a strong woman deals with her past, yet giving her all to the present, with hope for the future. I recommend it highly. Julia2,693 82

The Paris Spy’s Girl by Amanda Lees is a simply marvellous historical novel that I just could not put down. Though fictional, it is grounded in fact.
The novel is set in Paris in the latter part of World War II. We do ‘hear’ snippets from 1938 as we learn what led up to the character being here.
We witness the bravery needed to be an agent in Paris for Britain during the war. There were also skills needed to extract information and then pass it on.
There appears to be a double agent as every time agents parashoot into France, the Nazis are waiting for them. The truth is most horrifying and almost unbelievable.
Trust is in short supply. Characters must be on high alert. Many operate as lone wolves. It is safer that way.
To form friendships may lead to heartbreak.
The Paris Spy’s Girl was a thrilling and exciting read. It was very atmospheric and the tension was high. I ‘lived’ through the action and am sorry it is ended. I will leave you with my favourite quote, showing the strength of character that the war produced:
“He was … one of our deadliest weapons… The Nazis trusted him implicitly, believing he was one of their own.”
I received a free copy from the publishers. A favourable review was not required. All opinions are my own.
3 s Lily346 2

In this morally gray and incredibly complex historical fiction novel, readers travel to World War II Paris where Christine works as an SOE operative out of an entertainment house. With flashbacks to her recruitment and training, readers gain an understanding of how Christine became the British’s best undercover agent in Paris. In 1943, however, American Charlie Ryan of the OSS gets sent into Christine’s operation claiming that someone has betrayed her and her handler Suzanne (who knows about the D-Day landings). Charlie and Christine must go undercover again as Nazi sympathizers to protect the circuit and their secrets while also taking down the Nazis -- all without blowing their cover or their relationship. Lees’ characters are incredibly complex and morally gray, particularly Christine because she has a difficult background and went through seduction training at Le Chat Noir where she now works. The balance of the ambiguous work that women agents in particular had to do in occupied Paris is particularly well handled, and Lees has brought the difficulty and complexity of this occupation period and of intelligence work to life in this novel. Lees’ latest book is a fantastic piece of historical fiction that handles such complex historical topics in an incredibly masterful way. Maryline M's Bookshelf295 21

This review was first published at M's Bookshelf @msbookshelf_ http://mssbookshelf.blogspot.com

ARC | What a gorgeous read. I’ve got a bit of a book hangover after finishing this, not sure what to read or even do next! An incredibly moving, gripping page turner set during a dangerous time in a city filled with intrigue, betrayal and passion. The suspense kept me glued to the page, which intensified when the storyline was interrupted by chapters that went back a couple of years in the past. Those chapters explained more of who our main character is, where she comes from and how she got the where she is in the present day (… her present day, 1944). All the while making you want to know more and yet continue to the storyline in 1944, dying to know what will happen next, both fascinated and afraid of what Christine will encounter next. Almost too scared to find out who’s betrayal she’ll stumble on… or if she’ll finally be found out. I couldn’t put this down and was incredibly moved by the heartbreak and bravery shown by these characters, knowing how many of them this did give their lives fighting for freedom all those years ago. Beautiful read. Robin Willson591 17

Wow. Talk about intense. Christine is tough from what she went through growing up, but she's also very beautiful, smart, shrewd, intuitive. And closed off. Using her beauty as a weapon, she made one of the best spies in Paris against the Germans. Her friendships are few, she trusts no one. But in getting to hear her thoughts you can feel the underlying vulnerability and intense struggle in trying to make a difference. She finally lets Charlie the American in. Unbelievable how it plays out as her colleagues are captured, the games that are played, the betrayal. Really hard to put down. (Clean read but skates along the risqué line.)

I received this book free from the author, publisher, NetGalley and Bookouture book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.

#TheParisSpysGirl #NetGalley #AmandaLees #BooksYouCanFeelGoodAbout #Bookouture #HistoricalFiction #FiveStarHistorical Michelle CornishAuthor 27 books95

The Paris Spy's Girl by Amanda Lees is an enthralling and emotive journey set against the backdrop of Nazi-occupied Paris in 1943. This historical novel is a masterful blend of espionage, romance, and heart-wrenching drama, making it a compelling read for fans of historical fiction and thrillers. Amanda Lees' writing is evocative and vivid, painting each scene with such detail that readers can almost hear the whispers in clandestine meetings and feel the tension in the air. The plot is a well-crafted tapestry of suspense, twists, and turns, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. The portrayal of the female characters, especially Christine, is particularly commendable. They aren't just figures in the background of war but are strong, influential agents driving the story forward. I loved this page-turner and can't wait to read more books by Amanda!1 Caroline|Page~Turners443 8

World War II rages on across Europe and has spilled over into Paris France. Christine is a member of the British Secret Service and is now in occupied Paris. Suzanne is the only agent who knows the top-secret details of D-Day. When she is betrayed by someone deep in the spy network, she is devastated. Christine pairs up with Charlie, and American spy, their mission is to reveal the traitor before it’s too late.

The Paris Spy’s Girl written by author Amanda Lees is a wonderful novel that is full of many plot twists and turns. Just when you think you have the story figured out, something changes. The details in the story were well thought out and conveyed to the reader. This was wonderful story of courageous people that were willing to risk their own lives for their country. A good read for all historical fiction fans. Dee Groocock1,088 40

Christine has been taught by the best the Resistance has. She excels at finding out secrets from the Germans.

When she finds out she has to go undercover with an American secret agent called Charlie, Christine’s shattered heart starts to mend.

I found myself so drawn in by the writing that everything seemed it was happening in the now and not back in the 1940’s. The bravery, wanting to do the right thing, risking everything - this story has it all.

I was emotionally invested in the story and found myself in tears, the writing was sublime. I was completely wrung out when I finished the story.

I must finish by taking my hat off to the author. The hours of research that will have gone into the whole series, it shows massively in each story. The characters were believable and each one felt to me as if they were an actual person rather than fiction. I believed in each character implicitly and this is down to the author’s style of writing.

We are so lucky to have the freedom we have now and we do have all of those who have fought for this to thank. We owe them so much. Lest we forget.

My thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for a copy in exchange for my honest review.



Janilyn Kocher4,163 92

Christine, the heroine of this book, is a stone cold chiseled in steel warrior. Plagued by a horrible home life she forged a new identity and career in France and was an integral part of the Resistance.
The reading is exciting and nerve wracking. Never will the full extent of every single person who fought, sacrificed, schemed, and died fighting the bastard Germans during WWII be revealed or told.
I was absolutely woebegone at the end of the book. I couldn’t believe all the losses Christine had withstood. If you’re not drowning in tears, at least reread the part about Betty the dog because that will cause a fresh shed of waterworks.
Thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for the early read. Melissa235 1 follower

The Paris Spy's Girl by Amanda Lees has every emotion required to make a really good book. It had me gripped to the pages, smitten with love, heart racing and crying with pain. It was a little slow to begin but once that story built it was unputdownable. This based on true events WW2 historical well written novel filled with courage, bravery, loss, love, friendship was echoed throughout the pages. A highly recommended read.

I would to thank Bookouture, NetGalley and the author for the opportunity to read this complimentary copy for an honest review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

#TheParisSpysGirl #NetGalley. Tracy Eyles111 3

Thank you Net Galley for the ARC! The Paris Spy's Girl by Amanda Lees is a fast paced novel set during the second world war. When Christine meets Charlie, she could never have imagined her future. Christine, having come to France to flee a horrific event, meets Amalie and then, several months later finds herself joining the SOE. Little does she know the role she will play in taking down some of the most influential germans in the Paris. This novel had me on the edge of my seat from the very beinning. Not to mention in tears at the end. A story that I would highly recommend to others who enjoy historical fiction based on true events. Charlotte162 7

I'm already a massive fan of Amanda Lees books and The Paris Spy's Girl did not disappoint.

Partly based on real people and events, this book follows Christine as she works as a British Intelligence operator in Nazi occupied Paris. She risks her life daily to help free France from the tyrany. For me it really captures the bravery and sacrifice of the wartime spies and intelligence workers without whom the outcome of the war may have been very different.

I laughed and cried. It's so true that pain is the price we pay for love.based-on-a-true-story based-on-women fiction ...more Emma Watson334 13

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