‘Brimming with intrigue, heart-pounding action, plenty of twists and turns, fascinating period detail and a cast of dynamic characters, The English Agent is a compelling saga and will have readers gripped until the last page has turned.’ – Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Post – read the full review.
‘The sense of period, the descriptive prose and the superb writing make The English Agent a real page-turner. Clare is certainly a gifted storyteller.’ – bestselling saga writer Ellie Dean.
‘Brilliant. Storytelling at its best. I was swept away by this unforgettably powerful tale of love and courage in the face of war. This beautifully written, pacey and impressively researched story binds together a group of flawed individuals in an intricate and fascinating drama, full of heart-stopping moments. Clare Harvey writes with a directness and an honesty that pins you to the page’ – Sunday Times bestselling author Kate Furnivall.
“I couldn’t put it down!” – five star review from Claire Brown on Amazon.
“Fabulous page turner” – five star review from Joy on Goodreads.
THE ENGLISH AGENT
How far will two women go to survive a war?
Having suffered a traumatic experience in the Blitz, Edie feels utterly disillusioned with life in wartime London. The chance to work with the Secret Operations Executive (SOE), helping the Resistance in Paris, offers a fresh start. Codenamed ‘Yvette’ she’s parachuted into France and met by two other members of her SOE cell. But who can she trust?
Back in London, Vera desperately needs to gain UK citizenship to erase the secrets of her past. Working in the foreign office in charge of agents presents an opportunity for blackmail. But when she loses contact with one of her agents, codenamed Yvette, her loyalties are torn.