The Secret Agent

· HarperCollins UK
4.3
7 reviews
Ebook
432
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My name is Sylvie Duchene and I am a dancer. There is no network. I am just a dancer. I know nothing. Please...I swear it...

An unknown location, occupied France, 1944

Dropping silently behind enemy lines, Sylvia Crichton, codename Monique, is determined to fight for the country of her birth and save it from its Nazi stranglehold.

As one of the dancers at the nightclub Mirabelle, Sylvie’s mission is to entertain the club’s German clientele and learn their secrets. In a world of deception and lies, she can trust no one. Not even Mirabelle’s enigmatic piano player Felix... a part of the resistance or a collaborator?

But despite her SOE training, nothing can prepare Sylvie for the horrors she is about to face – or the pain of losing those she grows closer to undercover...

This is a pageturning and gripping romance set in occupied France during WW2 for fans of Pam Jenoff !

Readers are absolutely loving The Secret Agent:

‘Captivated my heart...5 out of 5 stars for me’ Megan

‘A beautiful historical novel describing the plight of a brave young woman willing to put her own life at risk for the sake of saving others’ Julia

‘A wonderful novel with exciting twists and a satisfying ending’ Emily

‘I sat up through the night reading this book and I would definitely recommend it’ Julie

‘Perfect for a flight or a night curled up with a cup of tea or wine’ Sarah

‘A heartbreaking story of the sacrifices made by the young women of the S.O.E’ Anne

‘I would give this a higher rating than 5 it was that good’ Patricia

‘There is romance, drama and tension ... an enjoyable read’ Karyn

Ratings and reviews

4.3
7 reviews
Jane Ward
November 17, 2020
The Secret Agent by Elisabeth Hobbes’ historical fiction is set in World War II occupied France and exciting from the first pages. Horrifying scenes and fast paced thrills are the norm in this story. As expected there are many sorrows in this war story with a few happy moments. The main character Sylvie seemed more focused on romance rather than on the war effort. I thought this book at times lacked some details, depth and feeling. However overall it was an enjoyable story. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. I appreciate the opportunity and thank the author and publisher for allowing me to read, enjoy and review this book. 4 Stars
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Ann Turman
February 17, 2023
First half of the book was superb, then it turned into a weird romance-novel, completely changing the original storyline (of WW2 undercover spy mission). Disappointed, seemed like such a great story to begin with.
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About the author

Elisabeth’s writing career began when she finished third in Harlequin’s So You Think You Can Write contest in 2013 and hasn't looked back. She teaches Primary school but would rather write full time because unlike five year olds her characters generally do what she tells them. She spends most of her spare time reading and is a pro at cooking one-handed while holding a book.

She lives in Cheshire because the car broke down there in 1999 and she never left.

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