I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I loved how Mara Timon blended fact and fiction to create this thrilling novel. Before I read this novel I had no idea that women had worked in espionage during world war 2. I loved reading about the real characters and situations that were blended seamlessly. What a fascinating read! On reading the list of names in the first couple of pages I thought this may be a daunting read, but I was extremely pleasantly surprised. Detailed characters; some from real life, and others wonderful works of fiction, blend seamlessly in a gripping telling of life from the perspective of SOE agent Elizabeth de Mornay, codename Cecile. It’s a gripping novel that will keep you turning the pages, willing to get to the end. t’s a gripping novel that will keep you turning the pages, willing to get to the end.t’s a gripping novel that will keep you turning the pages, willing to get to the end.