The writing style is quite wordy and was hard to follow for a few pages but you soon get in the swing of it and realize how funny it is. And I just really think its really fascinating. I just really don't know how to explain it its wordy but you get used to it. This is a classic romance set in early 19th century England. Plenty of romantic ups and downs along the way and plenty of surprises. I loved it!!!!! It was just very interesting. “City of Spies” is a debut novel by Mara Timon and is an, espionage thriller set in neutral Portugal in 1943. “When her cover is blown, SOE agent Elisabeth de Mornay flees Paris. Pursued by the Gestapo, she makes her way to Lisbon, where Europe's elite rub shoulders with diplomats, businessmen, smugglers, and spies. I would recommend this book to people who like spy stuff. I really liked this book it was just fun to read!!!