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A young woman is caught up in a dangerous double life on behalf of her country during World War Two in Spy, by the world's favourite storyteller Danielle Steel.

Alexandra Wickham is a stunning beauty who seems destined for a privileged life. But fate, a world war and her own quietly rebellious nature lead her down a different path.

By 1939, Britain is at war. From her home in idyllic Hampshire Alex makes her way to London as a nursing volunteer. But her fluency in French and German draws the attention of another, more secret, branch of the service.

Within a year, Alex is immersed in a new world, shocking her family in trousers and bright red lipstick. But she is forbidden to tell anyone about her work, not even the pilot she falls in love with. While her country and those dearest to her pay the terrible price of war, Alex learns the art of espionage, leading to life-and-death missions and a long career in exotic places and historic times.

As her career progresses, the risks Alex must take bring her dangerously close to discovery. Can she keep her secrets hidden?

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  7. ISBN-10
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pan Books; Main Market edition (October 1, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1509877894
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1509877898
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.12 x 0.94 x 7.76 inches
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Danielle Steel has been hailed as one of the world's most popular authors, with nearly a billion copies of her novels sold. Her recent many international bestsellers include Against All Odds, The Duchess and The Right Time. She is also the author of His Bright Light, the story of her son Nick Traina's life and death; A Gift of Hope, a memoir of her work with the homeless; and the children's books Pretty Minnie in Paris and Pretty Minnie in Hollywood. Danielle divides her time between Paris and her home in northern California.

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Customers find the story exciting and engaging with plenty of action. They appreciate the well-developed characters and the author's research. The book is described as informative, well-researched, and a plausible read. Many readers praise the great flow and find it difficult to put down. However, some feel the plot is predictable and the writing style is stiff at times. Opinions vary on the historical accuracy, with some finding it enjoyable while others criticize it for being too accurate.

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163 customers mention "Readability"137 positive26 negative

Customers enjoy the book's readability and engaging content. They find the story exciting, suspenseful, and action-packed. The author's research and embellished settings create a frictional narrative that captures some of the social upheavals following World War II. Overall, readers describe the book as an epic journey of a modern woman intertwined with turmoil, secrets, and intrigue.

"...page, what drew me in was the cover and from there it was rollercoster ride of mystery, intrigue, all wrapped in a 1940's plot of WW2, England and a..." Read more

"This book was such a good read. It was mysterious and oh so interesting. Secretive just as the title suggests. I loved it." Read more

"...Whether their stories continue is yet to be seen...enjoy the book and join me in waiting." Read more

"...I highly recommend this story to anyone who enjoys a historical romance intermixed with turmoil, secrets and intrigue...." Read more

17 customers mention "Character development"17 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the well-developed characters. They find the female character to be strong and have depth, while others lack that quality. The story is described as fun and a nice romp with likable characters.

"I really enjoyed the strong female character, she was well developed and drew you quickly into the story...." Read more

"...The characters really came alive to me. I would recommend this book to any Danielle Steele fans or anyone who likes romance or light thriller books...." Read more

"...recent books because she goes back to what she does best, create interesting characters with interesting if unrealistic lives." Read more

"...not only British espionage but several cultures alongside a fascinating character." Read more

11 customers mention "Information quality"11 positive0 negative

Customers find the book informative and well-researched. They appreciate the plausible and happy ending. The book provides insights into WWII, the Cold War, and the end of England's control in India. It serves as a good example of what spies did without getting caught.

"...of the climate during World War two were so accurate and very insightful. I also enjoyed the beautiful love story between the two main characters...." Read more

"...Very predictable. Good read. Would recommend to others. Well researched. Been. Reading her novels for years. Liked it" Read more

"Very informative about WWII, the Cold War and the end of England’s control in India, Hong Kong and other countries...." Read more

"...Educational reading. The author did her research. Places and times were embellished to a friction story. Nice reading. Enjoyable." Read more

7 customers mention "Pacing"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's pacing. They find it engaging and hard to put down. The story has a good flow and keeps readers hooked until the end.

"...This book is no disappointment. It has a lot of action and moves along quickly. I was finished this book so fast because it was really good...." Read more

"This book is captivating and did not want to put it down. Went back to it several times after putting it away to do something that needed to be done." Read more

"I really enjoyed the book. It HELD MY INTEREST and was tough to put down at times. I did not want it to end. The" Read more

"...enjoyed reading this novel, at first I was dubious but it took hold very quickly and I could not put it down." Read more

6 customers mention "Look"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's appearance. They find it an engaging look into British espionage and mention it looks new even though it's a used copy. The book is well-written and enjoyable, with nice touches like seeing a female spy during WWII.

"It is a gift. looks clean." Read more

"...The story is very well written and it is nice to see a female during WWII being a spy instead of a male. The risks they take are the same...." Read more

"...This one is a great look into the not only British espionage but several cultures alongside a fascinating character." Read more

"I am a avid reader of Dannelle Steel Books. I like her style...." Read more

35 customers mention "Writing style"22 positive13 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the writing style. Some find it well-written and easy to read, with an interesting plot and accurate facts. Others feel the writing is fast-paced and engaging, while others find it tedious or simplistic, making for a slow or skipping paragraphs.

"...Alexandra was easy to become enchanted with, and following her through all of her exploits was quite riveting." Read more

"...The story slows considerably about halfway through, picking up again with more surprises. I couldn’t put this book down. Thoroughly enjoyed." Read more

"...The beginning was very detailed but the end was more strung out." Read more

"It is amazing to me that someone could continue to write interesting and well-being written books after so many wonderful stories...." Read more

7 customers mention "Historical accuracy"3 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the historical accuracy of the book. Some enjoyed the author's writing style and found the storyline engaging, while others felt the book was too detailed on some aspects of history and repetitive. The description of events was criticized as flimsy and the plot rushed, covering 60 years in 275 pages.

"This book was ok, a little heavy and overly detailed on some of the history, and some things were repeated and over explained in some chapters...." Read more

"Danielle Steel never disappoints. I enjoy when she writes this style of historical novels...." Read more

"...I'm thinking a ghost writer wrote this book cause it was mostly historical facts, no real story. Lots of possibilites but nothing...." Read more

"I love her historical novels. Once again i read this in a day. Loved the storyline. Loved the characters!!! Recommend it highly." Read more

4 customers mention "Predictability"0 positive4 negative

Customers are disappointed with the book's predictability. They expected more intrigue.

"Expected more intrigue. Very predictable. Good read. Would recommend to others. Well researched. Been. Reading her novels for years. Liked it" Read more

"The writing is so simplistic and so utterly predictable that it makes this book boring to read...." Read more

"Not one of her better novels. A little boring and predictable" Read more

"...It was a boring, predictable and elementary." Read more

My usual good feeling book. .
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My usual good feeling book. .
As always, I feel comfortable reading Ms Steels books. Uncomplicated , many surprises, amazingly knowledgeable and no violence, what more could I ask for? Onward to my next Steel read.
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  • Sherrie Amoss
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved Everything About Spy, With The Exception of Last Page
    Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2023
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    I fell in love with Spy even before I read the first page, what drew me in was the cover and from there it was rollercoster ride of mystery, intrigue, all wrapped in a 1940's plot of WW2, England and a young women's desire to do something other than to marry into a wealthy family. Danielle Steele did not disappoint this time, with lots of details of the beginning impact of WW2 when children were sent to the country to be safe from bombings in England, to how a spy is born. The various countries we have the opporuntunity to visit throughout the novel provides the difference in living as someone affluent in the military and those who are not as fortunate. The only downside I had with the novel was the the very end, it seemed to wrap up quite abruptly to me. I would have liked to see where Alexandra's remaining life lead her with the new man/friend in her life. As I said, though, a minor thing in my opinion. One of Danielle Stelle's best work in a long time, very reminiscent of her early works.
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  • Optimistic Buyer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Optimistic Biyer
    Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2024
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    This book was such a good read. It was mysterious and oh so interesting. Secretive just as the title suggests. I loved it.
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  • J. A. Butler
    4.0 out of 5 stars Short but a good read...
    Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2021
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    When a book ends too soon it means it was a good read. That is certainly the case here...it seems that you have just met all of the characters and are wondering how they will influence each other in the future when the book ends. The fact that you care about what may yet happen proves the books effectiveness. Whether their stories continue is yet to be seen...enjoy the book and join me in waiting.
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  • Lynn Brooks/Thoughts of a Blonde
    5.0 out of 5 stars I was quickly hooked!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2019
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    An enlightening look into the life of a spy! With Danielle Steel's latest release SPY, she delves into the life of a family in late 1930's Hampshire as World War II is raging and their loved ones are getting into the midst of it all.

    Finding herself at odds with what life is expecting of her and where it's leading her, Alexandra sets out to volunteer during the war at the First Aid Nursing center, but her fluent language skills quickly gain the attention of intelligence that tempts her into spying on the enemy. During this time she meets and falls in love with a pilot, but she must keep her secret assignments to herself.

    We continue to follow her life and assignments as the war ends and she marries her pilot and goes on to raise a family as she continues to compile secrets she can share with no one.

    I highly recommend this story to anyone who enjoys a historical romance intermixed with turmoil, secrets and intrigue. Alexandra was easy to become enchanted with, and following her through all of her exploits was quite riveting.
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  • Virginia Horn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sp, looks good.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2024
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    It is a gift. looks clean.
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  • Ellen J Dagley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Never a disappointment....
    Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2020
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    I got this book this past summer for my mom for her birthday and since we couldn't have a party due to the Covid 19 restrictions I had it shipped straight to her home. I first had a sample sent to my kindle to see if it was something that she would enjoy. I haven't read any Danielle Steel books for quite a while although I've never been disappointed in any of them in the past and I we are both fans of books set during WWII. So then once hooked I had to buy it for my own. I really enjoyed this book I was quickly reminded that she never had any problems with having main characters go through deaths of close friends and family members and won't say anything more as to not give any spoilers away. If you have not read any Danielle Steel lately or have followed her book after book I highly recommend this book to both types of her readers.
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  • Chaimomma
    3.0 out of 5 stars Little heavy on the history for me
    Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2024
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    This book was ok, a little heavy and overly detailed on some of the history, and some things were repeated and over explained in some chapters. I usually like Danielle Steel’s books, but sometimes I feel like her stories repeat. Since she writes 7 books per year, it feels like she may be running out of original ideas or forgetting that she has used some of these plots already. Not my favorite but not the worst one she’s written.
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  • Debra williams
    5.0 out of 5 stars Intrigue
    Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2023
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    I really enjoyed the strong female character, she was well developed and drew you quickly into the story. The story slows considerably about halfway through, picking up again with more surprises. I couldn’t put this book down. Thoroughly enjoyed.
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  • monkeywey
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 29, 2024
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    Danielle Steele at her best, the story kept you interested to the end. Not only a love story but an insight to the war years, and the brave war heros.
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  • Carole Scrivener
    5.0 out of 5 stars A good read and have passed it along to a friend on my recommendation.
    Reviewed in Canada on July 9, 2021
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    An interesting plot with lots to learn about the second World War with personal perspectives.
    A happy ending much needed in these times.
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  • Cliente de Kindle
    2.0 out of 5 stars The most boring book of Danielle Steel
    Reviewed in Spain on March 10, 2024
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    The entire life of a person without delving into any particular moment or aspect. Just describe, quickly, quickly. In one chapter you can summarize 10 years. I spent the entire book waiting for it to get to the "heart" of the matter, but it didn't.
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  • Birgit Oberhauser
    1.0 out of 5 stars Hab mich durchs erste 1/4 gekämpft. Mehr ging wirklich nicht.
    Reviewed in Germany on September 26, 2023
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    Das Buch ist äußerst langweilig, ergeht sich in unendlichen Wiederholungen und ist in sehr, sehr flacher Sprache geschrieben.
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  • Mari
    5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful novel
    Reviewed in Brazil on July 1, 2020
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    She is an intelligent English woman who becomes a spy because of her ideas about politics and her ability to speak several languages. The book tells the story since she was a teenager until she was 84 years old or more. So it is a big story that is worth reading. In the story, there are loss, romance, secrets, emotions, and big adventures.
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