What can I say, I really enjoyed this book!
Reading the blurb I was a bit unsure; with the story taking place in both 1936 and 1979, split timelines can at times be difficult to follow or one era lacking compared to the other. I need not have worried though, as I was swept along and fully immersed within the two timelines.
I'm not usually a big reader of historical or political fiction, but thankfully this felt more like an adventure story - in which I was happily carried along for the ride.
The young Phil and his Grandmother Emma were brilliant company as they took in France, Germany and Spain on their journey together. Whilst light in parts (given they are a somewhat unusual pairing) - their story is fraught with danger along the way and there are some shocking events which belies their cosy pairing.
I loved both the action set in the 30s and the 70s and was sad when the book came to an end.
It was pure escapism to be lost in a world of diplomats and spies and I'd happily recommend it to others.
Reading the blurb I was a bit unsure; with the story taking place in both 1936 and 1979, split timelines can at times be difficult to follow or one era lacking compared to the other. I need not have worried though, as I was swept along and fully immersed within the two timelines.
I'm not usually a big reader of historical or political fiction, but thankfully this felt more like an adventure story - in which I was happily carried along for the ride.
The young Phil and his Grandmother Emma were brilliant company as they took in France, Germany and Spain on their journey together. Whilst light in parts (given they are a somewhat unusual pairing) - their story is fraught with danger along the way and there are some shocking events which belies their cosy pairing.
I loved both the action set in the 30s and the 70s and was sad when the book came to an end.
It was pure escapism to be lost in a world of diplomats and spies and I'd happily recommend it to others.