Kelly Rimmer's The Paris Agent delivers a gripping narrative that intertwines wartime bravery with personal discovery. Reviewers praised its engaging characters and meticulous historical detail. While some found the pacing uneven, most agreed the emotional depth and suspenseful plot kept them invested. Overall, it's a well-crafted historical fiction.

Readers who enjoy historical fiction with strong, complex characters and intricate plots will appreciate Kelly Rimmer's The Paris Agent. Comparable to Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale and Kate Quinn's The Alice Network, this book will captivate those fascinated by World War II espionage and female resilience.

The Paris Agent by Kelly Rimmer intertwines the lives of British spies and their families, shifting between the 1940s and the 1970s to explore the ethical boundaries of espionage and the far-reaching impacts of World War II. The story follows Charlotte and her father, Noah, as they uncover secrets about his past as a Special Operations Executive agent, leading them to the wartime experiences of two female agents, Josie and Eloise, whose bravery and sacrifices intertwine tragically. The book contains descriptions of physical abuse, torture, and violent death, as well as references to infertility and death by suicide.

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