One Woman's War

A Novel of the Real Miss Moneypenny

Christine Wells

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21 June 2023

Fiction & Literature; Espionage & spy thriller; Second World War fiction; Historical romance; Historical fiction

ONE OF BOOKBUB'S BEST HISTORICAL FICTION BOOKS OF THE FALL

From the author of Sisters of the Resistance comes the story of WWII British Naval Intelligence officer Victoire Bennett, the real-life inspiration for the James Bond character Miss Moneypenny, whose international covert operation is put in jeopardy when a volatile socialite and Austrian double agent threatens to expose the mission to German High Command.

World War II London: When Victoire “Paddy” Bennett first walks into the Admiralty’s Room 39, home to the Intelligence Division, all the bright and lively young woman expects is a secretarial position to the charismatic Commander Ian Fleming. But soon her job is so much more, and when Fleming proposes a daring plot to deceive the Germans about Allied invasion plans he requests the newlywed Paddy's help. She jumps at the chance to work as an agent in the field, even after the operation begins to affect her marriage. But could doing her duty for King and country come at too great a cost

Socialite Friedl Stöttinger is a beautiful Austrian double agent determined to survive in wartime England, which means working for MI-5, investigating fifth column activity among the British elite at parties and nightclubs. But Friedl has a secret—some years before, she agreed to work for German Intelligence and spy on the British.

When her handler at MI-5 proposes that she work with Serbian agent, Duško Popov, Friedl falls hopelessly in love with the dashing spy. And when her intelligence work becomes fraught with danger, she must choose whether to remain loyal to the British and risk torture and execution by the Nazis, or betray thousands of men to their deaths.

Soon, the lives of these two extraordinarily brave women will collide, as each travels down a road of deception and danger leading to one of the greatest battles of World War II.

By: Christine Wells
Imprint: HQ
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 135mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 284g
ISBN: 9780063111806
ISBN 10: 0063111802
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 21 June 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Christine Wells writes historical fiction featuring strong, fascinating women. From early childhood, she drank in her father's tales about the real kings and queens behind popular nursery rhymes and she has been a keen student of history ever since. She began her first novel while working as a corporate lawyer, and has gone on to write about periods ranging from Georgian England to post World War II France. Christine is passionate about helping other writers learn the craft and business of writing fiction and enjoys mentoring and teaching workshops whenever her schedule permits. She loves dogs, running, the beach and fossicking for antiques and lives with her family in Brisbane, Australia.

Reviews for One Woman's War: A Novel of the Real Miss Moneypenny

A pulse-pounding thrill ride of a read, The Woman in Room 39 pulls back the curtain on one of the most covert operations of World War II, while also immersing readers in the fascinating foundations of 007-lore. Powerful reading you won't want to put down! -- Stephanie Marie Thornton, USA Today bestselling author of A Most Clever Girl Wells . . . draws on the real-life experiences of Catherine Dior during the Nazi occupation of Paris in this fast-paced story of espionage, love, and familial bonds. . . . Wells capably alternates between two time periods, creating suspense about the ever-present threat of death in Nazi-occupied Paris. With its keen attention to detail, this magnetic page-turner will please fans of WWII fiction. -- Publishers Weekly on Sisters of the Resistance As dazzling as a Dior gown! Sisters of the Resistance tells the fascinating story of two sisters working with Catherine Dior and the French Resistance during WWII. With a gorgeous blend of fashion, heartbreak, heroism, and love this book will transport you to France... -- Natasha Lester, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Secret Sisters of the Resistance had me enthralled from the first page right up until its breathtaking conclusion. An enthralling tale of courage, resistance and love-Christine Wells has penned one of the sure-fire hits of 2021. -- Kelly Rimmer, New York Times bestselling author of The Things We Cannot Say Sisters of the Resistance has it all! A richly researched historical novel filled with the glamor of the 1940s fashion world, page-turning suspense and romance, all wrapped around a cast of courageous and unforgettable women... I was under the spell of this novel from page one! -- Renee Rosen, USA Today bestselling author of The Social Graces Christine Wells' Sisters of the Resistance shifts effortlessly between the desperation of the final months of World War II to the glamour of Dior's post-war collection in this page-turner. Based on Catherine Dior's real-life resistance movement, this is a powerful story of the impact women have had on history. -- Stephanie Marie Thornton, USA Today bestselling author of And They Called It Camelot A beautiful homage to the strength and resilience of women spies during the Second World War, Christine Wells' Sisters of the Resistance is that rare jewel of a WWII novel that surprises as much as it delights. -- Bryn Turnbull, international bestselling author of The Woman Before Wallis Sisters of the Resistance by Christine Wells is a breathless rollercoaster of love, suspense and danger - and all spiced with the timeless glamour of the launch of Christian Dior's New Look. This story...will have you turning the pages at light speed! -- Anna Campbell, award-winning author