This is a great spy- espionage thriller set in 1960's London. I loved that the main character was a middle aged woman who was feisty and clever. I would happily read more books featuring Maggie Flynn.

It was nice seeing this kind of storyline from a different perspective. Usually, it's a male protagonist who is either ex-military or comes from a rough and dysfunctional background. So, seeing a female protagonist with a family getting in all kinds of scrapes and dangerous situations was a fresh take.

This story follows Mags; it's the 1960s, and she lives with her teenage daughter, who is Beatles obsessed and her mother, who is.... colourful. After the death of her husband, Mags finds out his life and death were anything but normal. After an encounter with a suspected KGB defector, Mags is forced on a path of coffee, Gin & Tonic, and deception as she battles against the Establishment to find answers and right a number or wrongs.

I couldn't get on board with this one, unfortunately. I really liked the premise - a 1960s housewife masquerading as a spy, but when I think of spies I want glamour, things that don't cross my mind happening right under my nose. Unfortunately, the opening chapters seemed to be intentionally highlighting how dull the world was. I'm aware this may have been the set-up, and things will suddenly heat up, but unfortunately it wasn't enough to grab me and keep me reading to find out.

Interesting story told with a witty undertone I found this writers writing had matured a lot from her last book. The plot held up well and the characters were solid. I want to hear from Mrs Spy. Fun read that left me feeling empowered and wanting more...who runs the world GIRLS