I really enjoyed the visual storytelling in The Diplomats Wife. The story switches between England in the 1970s then Paris, Berlin and Spain. The same locations are seen in the time switch chapters when the main character Emma reminiscences about her time as a diplomats wife during the second world war. She decides to take a trip back to these places accompanied by her nephew Philip. However, as the trip progresses, it becomes clear that Emma wasn't just a diplomats wife, she was also a spy. With time running out for her, she sets off on one last mission across Europe with Philip in tow. But Philip also has his own reasons for taking the trip with his grandmother.
All these locations, in both time periods are vividly brought to life. The fear of being in Berlin at the start of the war was particularly well written. Although I found Emma to be a highly annoying person and Philip a bit clueless, I did enjoy the story and the mystery of why they were both on the trip. It's hard to say much more about the plot without giving it all away! But if you enjoy a bit of espionage and mystery in your books, you're sure to enjoy The Diplomats Wife.
All these locations, in both time periods are vividly brought to life. The fear of being in Berlin at the start of the war was particularly well written. Although I found Emma to be a highly annoying person and Philip a bit clueless, I did enjoy the story and the mystery of why they were both on the trip. It's hard to say much more about the plot without giving it all away! But if you enjoy a bit of espionage and mystery in your books, you're sure to enjoy The Diplomats Wife.