The League of Lonely War Women: A witty and suspenseful World War 2 novel you won’t want to miss in 2026!

by Andie Newton

‘A woman can get more information about German supply lines and replacements than a man with a knife to a soldier’s throat…’ Germany, 1944

Best friends Vivien Allen and Junie Knight are part of the covert world of America’s Morale Operations branch. As members of The League of Lonely War Women, a dark propaganda campaign aimed to sow seeds of doubt in German soldiers’ minds, their first mission sends them deep into enemy territory.

But their mission isn’t exactly what was sold to them, and the tracking of a dangerous SS officer goes very wrong, their friendship is irreparably broken.

Now, ten years later, Viv is still paying the consequences, so when a chance at redemption lands in her lap she seizes it, determined to right past wrongs, reconcile with Junie, and complete her mission once and for all…

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Readers are LOVING The League of Lonely War Women…'Captivating … couldn’t put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Fascinating and compelling … [Newton's] research, as always, is impeccable, transporting me to the past.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I constantly needed to know what would happen next! … I finished the final pages with a smile on my face' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'It moved fast, pulled me in early, and kept me fully invested until the very last delicious page. Buckle up, because you will not want to stop reading.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Had me hooked, chilled me to the core … and had me rooting for her female protagonists' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'The main plot is a page turner in itself, but for me it's the portrayal of female friendship and loyalty that makes this book such a great read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Edge of the seat reading' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Genres: Historical Fiction

360 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 20, 2026

About the author

Andie Newton is a USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction. Her work has been published in multiple languages and has topped e-book bestseller charts around the world. She holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Washington State University and a master’s in teaching. When she’s not writing gritty war stories about women, you can usually find her trail running in the desert and stopping to pet every dog that crosses her path. She lives in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with her family.

Reviews

[theliterateleprechaun · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 ⭐

𝐀𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧.

Before the CIA, there was the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), and the sub-department dealing with psychological warfare was named the Morale Operations Branch. It was out of this office in 1944 that black propaganda, aimed at lowering morale among the German soldiers, was released. The League of Lonely War Women was formed, with an aim to erode the morale of the enemy from within. This campaign convinced lonely soldiers on leave that wearing a paper heart on their lapel would attract a willing female.

While this is a fascinating piece of history and one that I’d never heard of previously, I struggled to finish this book. The main reason was that I felt the narrative could do with some tightening. The first two chapters were difficult to get through. I felt that the story could have started at chapter three. I also had difficulty connecting to the characters. I needed a cause to care for them early in the story. That being said, I appreciated a fresh perspective on wartime history. This story about the power of suggestion, the price of secrets, and the difficulties of maintaining a romance at this time in history was interesting.

I was prompted to go online and check out this campaign, and this talented author presented a little-known slice of history; both ideal situations for a historical fiction lover.

I was gifted this copy and was under no obligation to provide a review.

[elizabeth rose · Rating 3 out of 5]

The League of Lonely War Women explores a lesser-known and deeply uncomfortable corner of WWII history: young female operatives sent undercover to extract intelligence from lonely German soldiers, using flirtation and intimacy as weapons of war.

What stood out to me is the historical grounding of the premise — this did happen, and the novel makes clear how women’s bodies and morals were treated as expendable in service of the war effort. That said, readers should be aware of the tone. This isn’t a relentlessly grim or brutal war novel. Much of the story is told through the voices of young, close-knit women whose coping mechanisms include humour, chatter, and emotional closeness. As a result, the stakes often feel medium rather than devastatingly high.

At times, I wanted the book to linger more on the psychological cost of what these women were asked to do. Still, the focus on female friendship gives the story real emotional weight.

Recommended for readers who enjoy WWII fiction centred on women, lesser-known operations, and character-driven storytelling rather than graphic depictions of war’s horrors.

[Mana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Andie Newton’s The League of Lonely War Women stays away from the usual romanticized WWII fluff. It focuses on the Morale Operations of 1944, a messy business where Vivien Allen and Junie Knight trade in psychological poison rather than bullets. Their job was to erode German morale from the inside, a mission that eventually fell apart and took their friendship with it. Ten years later, Vivien is still wearing the scars of that failure. When a shot at redemption appears, she takes it, mostly because living with the guilt has become exhausting.

Vivien is a protagonist who feels appropriately worn down. She isn't a polished hero; she’s a woman who made a high-stakes mistake and spent a decade chewing on it. Her friction with Hal highlights the gap between personal loyalty and the cold machinery of war, while Cora’s treatment of her agents is a grim reminder of their status. To Cora, these women are disposable tools. This lack of sentimentality makes the internal emotional stakes feel heavier. It is a cynical look at how war turns people into assets and then discards them when they stop being useful.

The focus on propaganda and manipulation feels uncomfortably familiar today. We aren't dropping leaflets from planes anymore, but the mechanics of bending the truth haven't changed much. Newton explores the ethics of lying for a "good" cause and the reality that no one comes out of that game clean. It makes you consider your own integrity in a world that values narrative over facts. The cultural context of "black propaganda" is a refreshing change for the genre.

I have followed Newton’s work for a while and generally enjoy her style. She knows how to build characters you actually care about without relying on cheap tricks. Her prose is lean and functional, which I appreciate. However, this particular story feels a bit lighter and more predictable than her previous books. The plot beats are familiar, and you can see the ending coming from a few miles out. It lacks the sharp edge of her other work, but the core concept of The League of Lonely War Women keeps it interesting enough to finish.

In the end, it’s a solid, straightforward read. It might not reinvent historical fiction, but it handles the psychological weight of war with enough honesty to keep it from being just another period piece. If you want a story about the dirty work behind the front lines and can handle a bit of predictability, it’s worth your time.

[Kelly Hollingworth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read a lot of books set in World War Two but this one, based on the real life League of Lonely War Women, was a new angle for me. The League was part of the Office of Strategic Services who used what was known as black propaganda - encouraging German soldiers to wear a heart symbol on their lapel to identify themselves as needing a morale boost. Women made contact to secretly infiltrate villages, sowing seeds of doubt to gain information to help the war effort and in fact to lower morale.

The main characters Cora, Pudge, Dot, Junie and Viv showed how incredibly brave these women were, Ava too, deep inside enemy territory. They were parachuted in with minimal support, largely reliant on their instincts.

What an interesting read this is which fans of historical fiction, particularly this period, will find as fascinating as I did. The book interested me so much I researched the real creator of the League after finishing it. I will definitely be reading more books by this author. I note there are two more to be published this year.

[Donna McCaul Thibodeau · Rating 3 out of 5]

Two and a half stars rounded up to three. World War II. Viv and Junie are part of a team sent to Germany, to find out information from German soldiers. Something goes wrong. Ten years later, Viv is married to Hal and has a chance to apprehend a Nazi war criminal. Can she do it, and in the process, make things right with Junie?
I'm a huge fan of World War II historical fiction but unfortunately, I was not a fan of this book. It felt very choppy, and abrupt in the way ten years pass. Viv was a very unsympathetic character, and I didn't like her. Not a book I would recommend.

Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased review.

[Chantelle Stoliker · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! While the pace at times was a bit quick, Viv’s story was captivating and I couldn’t put it down. I love that it was based on real life events - just another example of how incredible women were during World War II.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collin’s UK, One More Chapter for the advance EArc. This was a great one!

[Julia · Rating 5 out of 5]

The League Of Lonely War Women by Andie Newton is a powerful historical tale that gripped me from the start. It is a fictional tale that is grounded in facts.
The story has four brave young women at its’ heart. They are American analysts working in Britain during World War II. They are transferred to Rome working for the OSS, which sees them parachuting into the heart of Nazi Germany in order to undertake a dangerous mission. Two of the women are tasked with something even more secret and dangerous, which they cannot tell the other two about. They hope to disrupt the Nazi war effort by lowering morale of the soldiers.
Andie Newton has created admirable characters. We see that trust and bonds formed in war will never break, even if separated for a time. Cunning and stealth is needed especially when they need to flee Nazi Germany.
The book is set in 1944 when it was clear that the Nazis were losing the war. Soldiers are dissatisfied. “He was swimming in unequal parts pain, hopelessness, and hurt.” We also see that boys are being recruited as soldiers. “He looked young, but his eyes had a tormented glaze to them from the war… I hoped he wasn’t one of the boys recruited directly from the Hitler Youth.”
This is a tale of two halves – war and peace – We rejoin the story ten years later as the two women who were on a special mission, now have the chance to complete it. But America is more concerned with the red in the bed than Nazi war criminals. The CIA did not reckon on the drive of the four women to complete unfinished business.
Lies told in 1944 in order to protect, saw lives ripped apart – but friendship still runs deep. Though the years have passed, the loyalty hasn’t.
Andie Newton has created a marvellous tale that consumed me from the start. The leading ladies are very likable. Their bravery is commendable. In peace time there is some light-hearted scenes that are humorous between Viv and her very nosy neighbour!
The League Of Lonely War Women is an engrossing read that you do not want to miss.
I received a free copy from the publishers. A favourable review was not required. All opinions are my own.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought this book was an absolute delight. I’ve read quite a few WWII novels, and it was refreshing to pick one up that didn’t leave me bawling my eyes out. I was thoroughly entertained and also learned something new. I had no prior knowledge of the black propaganda campaign that inspired this story. The author’s note at the back was especially illuminating, clearly detailing the real operation run out of Rome during the war.

The pacing is fast and engaging, with the initial setup quickly launching into the women’s undercover work in Nazi Germany. The author knows exactly how to keep a reader hooked from chapter to chapter. I constantly needed to know what would happen next! Viv and Junie share a close friendship that also functions as a professional partnership, and I appreciated how the author explored the tension of juggling both, especially when decisions made for the greater good threaten to cost you the person you care about most. The dynamics of the larger team were equally compelling, from the fallout that follows their early work to the reconnection ten years later to finish what they started. Before they can move forward, the women must mend old wounds, including placing their trust in an old boss who has been difficult from day one.

The author did an excellent job balancing the events of WWII with the shifting priorities of the Cold War era. Seeing how the characters had changed—or stubbornly hadn’t—and how they were ultimately forced to confront that growth over a decade was deeply satisfying. While I loved the 1940s portion of the story, I absolutely adored the 1950s chapters, which make up the final third to half of the book. I could feel the atmospheric shift as the story moved into the 1950s, a skill I greatly admire.

This book was a wonderful way to end my year of reading! I finished the final pages with a smile on my face, which isn’t easy to accomplish with a war story. I would highly recommend this novel to readers looking for a fast-paced, thrilling, but thought-provoking read. Thank you for the opportunity to read it.

[Louise Wilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Germany, 1944. Beat friends Vivian Allan and Junie Knight are part of the covert world of America's Morale Operations branch. As members of The League of Lonely War Women, a dark propaganda campaign aimed to sow seeds of doubt in German soldiers minds, their first mission sent them deep into enemy territory. But their mission isn't exactly what was sold to them, and the tracking of a dangerous SS officer goes very wrong, their friendship is irreparably broken. Now, ten years later, Viv is still paying the consequences, so when a chance at redemption lands in her lap, she seizes it, determined to right the past wrongs, reconcile with Junie, and complete her mission once and for all.

This story is based on true events. This was the first time I had heard of the dark propaganda campaign. The pace was fast, the women's undercover work was intriguing, and I felt for Viv when her friendship with Junie was irreparably broken. This is a well-written and emotional read. It shows us how courageous these women were.

Published 20th February 2026

I wouold like to thank #NetGalley #HarperCollinsUK #OneMoreChapter and the author #AndieNewton for my ARC of #TheLeagueofLonelyWarWomen in exchange for an honest review.

[Doreen Prentiss Gabriellini · Rating 4 out of 5]

The League of Lonely War Women by Andie Newton is a wonderful historical fiction novel.
Four women are recruited to become part of America’s Morale Operations campaign. As members of the League of Lonely War Women they are sent deep into Germany.

Their mission was to create doubt in the Nazi soldiers and hopefully gain valuable intelligence. The major problem these women were lied to about the totality of their mission. The Superior Cora who dispatched these women looked at the “lonely war women” as disposable. These women were using psychological tactics rather than bullets. This campaign convinced lonely soldiers on leave that wearing a paper heart on their lapel would attract a willing female. The women learn very quickly that there is more to the assignment beside talking to the enemy.

I have read one other book by Ms. Newton and I like her writing style. Her character development is well done. These are characters that are memorable and ones you come to care about. My only disappointment was that you can predict the ending rather easily. However, the history and the concept keep you engaged until the end.

[Hazel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’ve been a big fan of Andie Newton’s books for a while now. I really enjoyed A Child for the Reich and The Secret Pianist, so I was quite excited to dive into this one. It’s definitely a solid read and covers an interesting part of history, but if I’m being honest, it didn’t quite grab me in the same way her previous novels did.

The story itself is well put together and clearly well-researched, which is something I’ve come to expect from this author. There’s a lot to like here regarding the setting and the historical detail, but I struggled to fully connect with the main characters. At times I found them a bit grating or frustrating, which made it harder to stay as invested in their journey as I wanted to be. It’s not that the writing is poor at all, it just felt a little different from the emotional punch I got from her other books.

If you enjoy historical fiction set during this period you’ll probably find plenty to appreciate here. It’s still a good story and worth a look, even if it didn’t become a new favourite for me personally.

Many thanks to the author, HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter and NetGalley for enabling me to read and share my thoughts of this book.

[Lorraine · Rating 5 out of 5]

The League of Lonely War Women by Andie Newton is a gripping WWII novel inspired by real events. I’m always drawn to historical fiction rooted in true stories, and this fascinating look at the little-known Morale Operations of 1944 immediately caught my attention.

Best friends Viv and Junie go undercover in Germany, tasked with gathering intelligence from soldiers on leave by befriending them. What unfolds is a compelling story of friendship, betrayal, espionage, and ultimately forgiveness. The women are sent into danger without being fully informed about the true scope of their mission, and they must quickly learn who they can trust — and who they can’t.

With engaging, likeable characters and a fast-paced plot, this novel kept me turning the pages. Andie Newton’s writing is immersive and heartfelt, and once again she delivers a powerful historical read.

If you enjoy WWII fiction with strong female leads and a touch of intrigue, I highly recommend this one.

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter for the advanced copy.

[Trudy Dowling · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love historical fiction stories centered around World War Two. I appreciate the use of actual facts when an author weaves a fictional story. Each story gives me direction to search for historical facts that fill the pages of a story. The League of Lonely Women is a fascinating story of fiction, a story reminding me that although historical fiction has facts it is a work of fiction.

The story is packed with drama and conflict between women that work for the OSS analysing data, helping in the planning of future attacks on the enemy. They work in teams, but forget that they are working for one goal, the fall of Hitler.

An opportunity to work undercover adds suspense, extreme danger and futher division. The thrills had me excited for what was to come. The twists within the story left me in shock. I honestly didn't see it coming on so many times. The actions of some created divisions that I thought would never heal until a new discovery brings them together to finish what the started. Years after the war won, they would get just for victims.

[Gail]

An intriguing title and it turns out to be true. Yes there was an organisation during WW2 where women sought to befriend lonely German soldiers while extracting information from them. However, it's not the main subject of the book. Two pairs of agents are sent to Gernany, somewhat naively believing all they have to do is talk to lonely soldiers. But they soon get embroiled in the hunt for a notorious SS leader, believed to be in the same village. I had to suspend disbelief at times - it was hard to imagine that the German spoken by an American woman who had holidayed with grandparents in Germany would pass muster. Not to mention how noticeable four women would be, suddenly turning up for a holiday and spending money lavishly in a small town. But it was an enjoyable treatise on female friendships, determination and courage. 3.5 stars.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance digital copy.

[Farah G · Rating 3 out of 5]

Using the very real but little-known League of Lonely War Women as inspiration, Newton shows us the covert roles women played in espionage within a time frame that spans World War 2 to the depths of the Cold War period.

Using both their skills and wiles to exploit the weaknesses of men on the enemy side in the furtherance of strategic objectives, women like Viv and Junie do their part for the war effort, and for the protection of their fellow Americans. Sometimes, that can involve treading a very fine line in terms of moral and ethical boundaries, but as we have been told time and again, "who dares, wins"...

The novel delivers a fascinating take on a relatively obscure aspect of the war years that many readers will find interesting, and it comfortably earns 3.5 stars.

I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review

[Louise · Rating 5 out of 5]

Historical fiction at its best! The Morale Operations of 1944 was set up for women to travel to Nazi Germany and get close to soldiers on leave that were wearing a paper heart on their lapel. The intent was so this paper heart would attract willing females to cater to all the soldiers’ whims. Vivien, Junie, Pudge and Dot have been sent to participate in this operation, to get close to these lonely soldiers and then report back to their base overseas.

Unbeknownst to Dot and Junie, Pudge and Vivien were selected by their boss, Cora, to take on a secret mission to gather information on one particular Nazi. Something goes horribly wrong for Pudge and Vivian and all 4 of the ladies are returned home.

Ten years later, Vivian is happily married however cannot let go of the failed attempt on their mission. Vivian sets out with Pudges help to continue unravelling the secrets. Junie and Dot eventually get pulled into assisting.

I don’t want to give too much away but will say I believe this is a must read. Having read all of Andie Newtons books and enjoying them immensely, finding them always hard to put down, she without doubt did not disappoint in this novel.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collins UK One More Chapter for the opportunity to read The League of Lonely War Women in exchange for my honest review. Much appreciated.

[Betsy · Rating 3 out of 5]

The League of Lonely Women is based on an actual WWII covert propaganda campaign created in 1944 by the OSS to demoralize German soldiers. They were encouraged to pin paper hearts to their lapels identifying them to the League of Lonely Women who would then target them.
The story revolves around four women sent to Germany to gather intel. However best friends Viv and Junie soon realise that the mission is not what it seems, and things take a turn for the worse when an SS officer comes into the picture and secrets destroy their friendship.
This was a campaign that I had never heard of and the psychological aspect of warfare against the German soldiers was interesting.
Thank you to Harper Collins for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

[lara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you for giving me the chance to review this book. I found it an easy read with an interesting story line. Viv & Junie were signed up during the 2nd World War to do undercover work in occupied territory. There task was to discover German secrets. Viv was also tasked with finding out the whereabouts of a SS officer. She was not to discuss this with Junie. From the offset, things didn't go entirely to plan and the girls along with another pair found themselves in need of help. Would they survive? would they remain friends? The story moves at an interesting pace and I was gripped by the storyline from the onset. These young women were immensely brave. The story has been well researched and takes us from the WW to the Cold War when the girls are reunited. I can recommend this book to those who enjoy historical fiction, particularly set during the 2nd WW.

[Ann-Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

1944. Top analysts Viv and Junie have been transferred to the OSS to work undercover in Germany as part of The League of Lonely War Women, a black propaganda campaign to lower the morale of German soldiers and gain valuable information. On their first mission with two other girls, Pudge and Dot, things go wrong from the start. Viv doesn’t trust the woman assigned as their escort as she’s a German national who was in a POW camp. Additionally, Viv and Pudge have a secret that they’re not allowed to tell Junie and Dot causing friction as Junie knows Viv is lying to her. Their friendship ruptured, the team splits up deep in enemy territory.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and read it in one day, it was a really fascinating story based on a campaign that actually happened.

Thanks to Net Galley and Harper Collins for an ARC for my honest review.

[Aimee Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sign me up for anything Andie Newton writes!

I had a great time with this book and absolutely loved the WWII/Cold War split! Andie Newton always delivers well-researched, believable historical fiction, and this one was no exception. It moved fast, pulled me in early, and kept me fully invested until the very last delicious page. God, loved the ending. No spoilers, but it was perfect.
The undercover work is tense and fun, but the 1950s chapters were a chef’s kiss, keeping the story fresh with a shift into the Cold War. This is very much a cat-and-mouse story that kept me on edge. Be careful who you trust! Viv, dear sweet, Viv. I loved her. Buckle up, because you will not want to stop reading.

[Karren Sandercock · Rating 3 out of 5]

England, 1944. Vivien and Junie are best friends, and members of the American Women’s Army Corps and stationed in London, their job is to look for clues and pass it on and it will be used against the Germans.

They get a chance to leave the office and a job in the “field” under the command of Lieutenant Cora Hughes and here they meet analysts Pudge and Dot and become members of The League of Lonely War Women. Propaganda is going to be used to get in the heads of German soldiers', the men are battle weary, tired of war and lonely. Leaflets are distributed, while on leave from the front they wore a heart shaped symbol and a ladies of the league could offer them companionship. The goal of the campaign was to undermine morale by insinuating that the soldiers’ wives or girlfriends are being promiscuous or unfaithful to them while they are fighting.

Viv, Junie, Pudge and Dot become involved, find themselves in enemy territory and begin gathering information from troops. They discover SS officer Joseph Engle is in the same location, two of the women have lost family members due to his actions, they want to gather intelligence to make accountable and this goes horribly wrong.

America 1955. Vivien wants to right the wrongs of the past, but to do so she has to get the four women together and take part in one final mission and she has no idea how she's going to do it and will the three others agree?

I received a copy of The League of Lonely War Women by Andie Newton from NetGalley and Once More Chapter in exchange for an honest review. Based on real facts the author explores the concept of women working as undercover agents and could gather more details by chatting to lonely soldiers, could blend in and not look out of place.

It brought to my attention just how far they were prepared to go, the risks and sacrifices the ladies were willing to take for the allies to win the Second World War.

While I liked the competition and friendship between the characters, for me it seemed to light hearted for such a series topic and I found it distracting, maybe this was intentional and I missed the point? Three and a half stars from me and not your typical dual timeline historical fiction story and it would appeal to a reader who likes less graphic descriptions of World War Two.

[Mary Kay Wooten · Rating 5 out of 5]

Light, Witty Spy Novel

I really wasn't quite sure what to expect when I started reading Andie Newton's The League of Lonely War Women. It was a little confusing at first, but then what spy novel isn't confusing. Four Army WACs are sent on an OSS mission in Nazi Germany which doesn't go quite as planned. I really liked this book. It was a change in WW2 novels in that the suspense was light & the whole book was fun. I hope you enjoy it as much as did. Going to check out Andie Newton's other novels.

[Emma Watson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was amazing it had everything romance, mystery and sadness.

I liked the story where it was in the War how these women survived being in Germany and what lengths they would go to. It was sad that there was a misunderstanding with the woman. The main character seemed to have a hunch about things and seemed to get out of tough spots. I liked the camaraderie with the woman how they all worked well together.

There was a bit of a mystery in the book would they get to the bottom of it.

It was an interesting book to read.

Would recommend it.

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a free DRC of this book through Netgalley and the publisher. I had not heard of this branch of undercover work before, but it makes sense. I thought the book was an interesting concept and I liked the Viv's desire to be successful wherever she was to help the war effort and to follow through on her orders. It was quite a contrast to think of how people conduct themselves in present times versus the scandal of what was risqué in the 1940s. I thought it was a good read.

[Chrissie · Rating 4 out of 5]

The League of lonely War Women is an evocative ,emotionally charged narrative about the unsung contribution of women in war framed by the secrecy of espionage and the loneliness of wartime life. I found this all a bit slow and drawn out .It was an interesting story though and I had not heard of this happening during the war .Thank you to NetGalley for my ARC

[Patricia Moren · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a very entertaining story about a group of American women going into enemy territory during World War 2 to entrap German Officers. After the war when they are back home in New York, they discover that one of the top German Generals is living unknown in Manhattan. They set out to catch him and hand him over to Mossad. Great conclusion.

[Kathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wonderful blend of World War 2 Nazi intrigue and later day sleuth-adventure. Things really heat up around chapter 15 and then I just couldn't put it down. Great team effort from these four brave friends. I hope we see more from this quartet.

[Sandy Barker · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fascinating and compelling story, deftly told by Andie Newton through richly drawn characters, twists snd turns and her trademarked attention to detail. Her research, as always, is impeccable, transporting me to the past.

Thoroughly enjoyable for a history buff like me. I was utterly immersed.

[Marie O'Halloran · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was delighted to get an ARC of this novel. Having read all of Andie Newton's previous novels, this one hits the mark again!! Great connection between WW2 and the Cold War. High tension, kept me guessing. Character dynamics were a joy to watch play out on the page. Absolutely loved it.

[Christine M in Texas (stamperlady50) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read a lot of historical fiction but this story was unique. I had mixed feelings but understand during war things are very different and people do things they normally would not do. Friendship is an important theme in this story along with finding retribution.