The London Bookshop Affair is a well-written and page-turning story of espionage set during the Cold War.

The London Bookshop Affair by Louise Fein

Genre/Categories/Setting: Historical Fiction (1960s), Espionage, The Cold War, Family Secrets, London

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Welcome to #ThrowBackThursday where I highlight an older review or post a current review of a backlist title. This week, I’m featuring compelling historical fiction, The London Bookshop Affair by Louise Fein.

I’m linking up with Davida @ The Chocolate Lady’s Book Review Blog for #ThrowbackThursday.

My Summary:

In 1962, the possibility of nuclear weapons/warfare is worrisome. Celia Duchesne dreams of a better future for herself but is grateful to have a stable job at a dusty, antiquarian bookshop. One day, a handsome young man wanders in and Celia is thrilled when he begins to notice her. Celia’s best friend persuades her to attend political rallies as they demonstrate for peace and a ban on nuclear weapons. Celia’s quiet life turns exciting as she begins to date the young man, Septimus, who coincidentally knows the new owner of the bookshop, signs up for typing classes in hopes of a better job, and attends political rallies. Suddenly, Celia discovers a family secret and is caught up in an espionage ring. The suspense escalates quickly as Celia’s quiet bookshop life takes a dangerous turn.

Histfic with sides of suspense and espionage…

Continue here for my full review of The London Bookshop Affair…

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