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The London Bookshop Affair
The London Bookshop Affair: A Novel of the Cold War | Louise Fein
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From the bestselling author of Daughter of the Reich, an historical drama set in London about a bookshop involved in an espionage network. "An utterly atmospheric and completely compelling read! Julia Kelly, international bestselling author of The Lost English Girl Two courageous women. One astonishing secret. A world on the brink of war. London, 1962: The world is teetering on the brink of nuclear war but life must go on. Celia Duchesne longs for a career, but with no means or qualifications, passes her time working at a dusty bookshop. The day a handsome American enters the shop, she thinks she might have found her way out of the monotony. Just as the excitement of a budding relationship engulfs her, a devastating secret draws her into the murky world of espionage. France, 1942: Nineteen-year-old Anya Moreau was dropped behind enemy lines to aid the resistance, sending messages back home to London via wireless transmitter. When she was cruelly betrayed, evidence of her legacy and the truth of her actions were buried by wartime injustices. As Celia learns more about Anyaand her unexpected connection to the undercover agentshe becomes increasingly aware of furious efforts, both past and present, to protect state secrets. With her newly formed romance taking a surprising turn and the world on the verge of nuclear annihilation, Celia must risk everything she holds dear, in the name of justice. Propulsive and illuminating, The London Bookshop Affair is a gripping story of secrets and love, inspired by true events and figures of the Cold War.
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kspenmoll
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Espionage is at its best in this dual time line novel (1944; 1962). Celia (1962) lives in Southwark, a district in Central London.The specter of Nuclear annihilation & war is a political reality,one she & a friend attend rallies in protest. She works at to her,a dead end job at a nearby Antiquarian bookstore. She yearns for more: an education,a real career, a flat of her own.One day she meets an American at the shop who works at the UK Embassy ⬇️

kspenmoll ⬆️ begins an intellectually stimulating romance with him. In 1944, Anya,an undercover agent working in France, is betrayed & sent to a Nazi concentration camp as a traitor, to die.Celia discovers a possible connection to her & pursues research.As the novel nears its end, an unforeseen,astounding revelation occurs. (edited) 2d
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kspenmoll
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Poe seems to want my attention….#catsoflitsy

AnnCrystal 😂😍💕😻💝. 5d
Eggbeater Poe is adorable. You must give him what he wants. 5d
Deblovestoread That is definitely a “Mom, put down your book” face. ❤️ 5d
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Ruthiella How can you tell? 😹😻 5d
AmyG Awwwwww such a sweet cat. 5d
dabbe #pleasepettapoeboy 🖤🐾🖤 5d
dabbe @kspenmoll Well, just look at that adorable face! 🤩 4d
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kspenmoll
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My tiny house wren chirped at a rapid high volume when I sat on the porch with my book and coffee. Mom flew out of her birdhouse but I think they are getting use to my quiet presence- Mom is back & dad‘s chirp is now normal.

There is a wonderful cool breeze today which I want to enjoy out here because extremely hot humid weather is coming. #porchlife #birdsong

LiseWorks I have a Wren near my garden who always gives me an earful when I go lol 5d
Suet624 What a relaxing spot you have there. 5d
AnnCrystal How beautiful 😍📚🎶💝💝💝. 5d
kspenmoll @Suet624 @AnnCrystal thank you both it surely is relaxing, peaceful, and beautiful. 4d
kspenmoll @LiseWorks those tiny birds make so much noise they are funny! 4d
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Mpcacher
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This book seemed like it was trying to be too many things, which probably explained why I did not connect to it as strongly as I would have liked. That being said, I did still enjoy it and it was certainly worth reading. The Cuba & Cold War aspects were especially interesting. I particularly liked the strong women characters, especially Celia, and the acknowledgment of the underestimation of them by the male characters. 3.75/5 stars.

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Lsmoore43
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When I read a historical book I always expect to learn something. With this one I learned quite a bit. It's the first book I've read about The Cold War/The Cuban Missile Crisis... No that it goes into great detail about nuclear war or threats of war but about the prospect of it possibly happening. Also about a family secret that you may figure out before it's revealed. I'm sure the author intended that happen though.
I loved it.
5 stars

rubyslippersreads At first glance, I thought this was Mrs. Maisel. 😄 1y
Lsmoore43 @rubyslippersreads It kind of does look like. lol
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jeanie49
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Happy Publication Day to Louise Fein! Read all about her and her new book in our interview on The Book's Delight. See it here: https://thebookdelight.com/2024/01/interview-with-louise-fein-author-of.html