The Princess Spy
The True Story of World War II Spy Aline Griffith, Countess of Romanones
$39.31
- Paperback
400 pages
- Release Date
18 May 2022
Summary
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES, WALL STREET JOURNAL, AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER
“As exciting as any spy novel” (Daily News, New York), The Princess Spy follows the hidden history of an ordinary American girl who became one of the OSS’s most daring World War II spies before marrying into European nobility. Perfect for fans of A Woman of No Importance and Code Girls.
When Aline Griffith was born in a quiet sub…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781982143879 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1982143878 |
| Author: | Larry Loftis |
| Publisher: | Atria Books |
| Imprint: | Atria Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 400 |
| Release Date: | 18 May 2022 |
| Weight: | 311g |
| Dimensions: | 25mm x 140mm x 213mm |
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Critics Review
“Loftis, a historian who’s written two previous nonfiction spy thrillers, delivers a rich, deeply researched account of Griffith’s espionage escapades.” – Washington Post
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES, WALL STREET JOURNAL, AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER
Florida Book Awards bronze medal
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”[A] real life espionage thriller…Fast-paced, edgy and highly engaging.” —The Wall Street Journal
“The Princess Spy is one of the most glamorous and thrilling espionage tales ever told.” —Vannessa Cronin, Amazon Book Review
“Loftis, a historian who’s written two previous nonfiction spy thrillers, delivers a rich, deeply researched account of Griffith’s espionage escapades.” —Washington Post
“Filled with glamour, glitz, and mysterious characters…Sumptuous…A lively history of a spirited woman.” —Kirkus Reviews
“An entertaining biography [with a] fast-moving narrative…Espionage buffs will be enthralled.” —Publishers Weekly
“A richly-detailed narrative full of twists and turns.” —Library Journal
“Spellbinding…With splashes of glamour set against dire stakes and covert operations, The Princess Spy is a cross between Code Girls and The Only Woman in the Room .” —BookBub
“[A] thrilling romp across 20th-century Europe filled with intrigue and unforgettable characters, and will have any reader thinking twice about what they’re revealing at their next upper-crust cocktail soiree.” —Town & Country
“If you enjoy reading about women doing their bit during World War II, you’re going to love this.” —Woman’s Own Magazine (UK)
“[A] meticulously researched, beautifully crafted work of nonfiction that reads like a James Bond thriller.” —Bookreporter
“As exciting as any spy novel.” —New York Daily News
Larry Loftis
Larry Loftis is the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA TODAY, and internationally bestselling author of the nonfiction spy thrillers The Princess Spy, Code Name: Lise, and Into the Lion’s Mouth. A two-time winner of the Florida Book Award, his books have been translated into numerous languages and can be found in Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, Italy, Serbia, Czech Republic, Taiwan, India, Australia, New Zealand, and throughout the UK.
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