I found this novel somewhat confusing to follow with the number of characters and the jumping between Lilly and Dot’s stories, the main players, in the same chapters. It’s a work of fiction but based on fact and real locations in Britain at the time of WW2. Friendships develop between the group of ladies who work at Rainbow Corner, the American Red Cross Servicemen’s Club, one of London establishments frequented by American GIs. Lilly and Dot build personal relationships with the Americans and finally track down the spies amongst their circle of friends. The best part of the book was the historical facts included at the end of the story, which were interesting, revealing and made excellent reading.

My thanks to NetGalley and the publishers Bloomsbury for this advance copy.