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  • The London Bookshop Affair

  • A Novel of the Cold War
  • By: Louise Fein
  • Narrated by: Marisa Calin
  • Length: 10 hrs and 57 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (31 ratings)

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The London Bookshop Affair

By: Louise Fein
Narrated by: Marisa Calin
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Publisher's summary

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 Anya—and her unexpected connection to the undercover agent—she 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.

©2024 Louise Fein (P)2024 HarperCollins Publishers
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Great historical fiction

I thoroughly enjoyed all of it—performance and story. I listened to the author’s notes about how many sources she used for research and blended them to make the story. Having lived through the Cuban missile crisis, I found it fascinating.

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beautiful book

There's something special about the characters Louise writes, they feel like friends and you want to keep them safe.

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Loved it. Kept me enthralled. Can't wait for more.

The subject matter was great. Kept me hooked all night. Was just great. Thanks.

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