Her Secret War, Pam Lecky
Her Secret War, Pam Lecky
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Her Secret War

Author: Pam Lecky

Narrator: Melanie MacHugh

Unabridged: 11 hr 25 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Avon

Published: 10/14/2021


Synopsis

”A great WWII-era historical fiction that has it all: mystery, suspense, history, espionage, action, and a dash of romance all wrapped up into an addictive and intriguing novel.” May 1941: Sarah Gillespie A heart-breaking choice With nothing to keep her in Ireland and a burning desire to help the war effort, Sarah seeks refuge with relatives in England. But before long, her father’s dark past threatens to catch up with her. A dangerous mission Sarah is asked to prove her loyalty to Britain through a special mission. Her courage could save lives. But it could also come at the cost of her own… A gripping story that explores a deadly tangle of love and espionage in war-torn Britain, perfect for fans of Pam Jenoff, Kate Quinn and Kate Furnivall. “… … I completely got lost in the writing and story… ” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Absolutely amazing, … had me on the edge of my seat from the very beginning… I was.”Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I … I can't praise this book enough.” NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “… The excitement!… . .” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “>.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ from beginning to end.” NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Excellent… .” NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Had me from the very start.” NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A gripping and absorbing read… so many twists and turns, I found myself turning the pages to see what would happen next.”Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Everything in this book, from the epic start to the gripping ending was … .” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Readers love :

About Pam Lecky

Pam Lecky is an Irish writer of historical fiction with a particular love for the late Victorian era and early twentieth century. Her debut novel, The Bowes Inheritance, was awarded the B.R.A.G. Medallion; was shortlisted for the 2016 Carousel Aware Prize; was named an "Editor's Choice" by the Historical Novel Society; was long-listed for the Historical Novel Society 2016 Indie Award; and chosen as a Discovered Diamond in February 2017.

In April 2018, she published a collection of all her short stories, entitled Past Imperfect. With settings as diverse as World War-I era Dublin and a lonely haunted lighthouse; romance, mystery, and the supernatural await you.

June 2019 saw the release of No Stone Unturned, the first book in the Lucy Lawrence Mystery series, set in the late Victorian era. This was closely followed in March 2020 by the second book in the series, Footprints in the Sand, set in Victorian Egypt. Pam is currently working on the next book in the Lucy Lawrence Mystery series, and a new novel set during World War II.


Reviews

Genre: historical fiction, war spy novel Tropes: WW2, found family, spy, uncovering traitors Series: Her Secret War #1 Cliffhanger: Yes Rating: 3.25 ⭐ I started this book because I have received as ARC "Her Last Betrayal", which appears to be the sequel for "Her Secret War". I didn’t know this whe......more

Sarah Gillespie loses both her home and her family one faithful night when the Nazis bomb Dublin, and ends up in the hospital herself, miraculously alive. As if that wasn't enough, the man she loves is going to enlist in the RAF and there's no stopping him. When relatives from her mother's side reac......more

Goodreads review by Louise

3.5 stars rounded up to 4 With nothing to keep her in Ireland and a burning desire to help the war effort, Sarah seeks refuge with relatives in Hampshire, England. But before long, Sarah's family history catches up with her. Sarah is asked to prove her loyalty to Britain through uncovering a spy at V......more