Reviews
Praise for Mr. Churchill's Secretary "Delightful may seem a strange word to describe a novel that takes place against the backdrop of the bombings of London during World War II, but it's appropriate for this debut novel. . . . As sweet as it is intriguing."-- USA Today "A captivating, post-feminist picture of England during its finest hour."-- The Denver Post "Daring . . . Blends meticulous research on the era, psychological insight into Winston Churchill, and the creation of a riveting main character, Maggie Hope, into a spectacularly crafted novel."--Bookreporter "A ripping good yarn [that] enthralls and satisfies."-- Richmond Times-Dispatch, Praise for Mr. Churchill's Secretary "Think early Ken Follett, amp it up with a whipsmart young American not averse to red lipstick and vintage cocktails, season it with espionage during the London Blitz, and you've got a heart-pounding, atmospheric debut."-Cara Black, author of Murder in Passy "Intelligent, richly detailed, and filled with suspense."-Stefanie Pintoff, author of Secret of the White Rose, Praise for Mr. Churchill's Secretary "Think early Ken Follett, amp it up with a whipsmart young American not averse to red lipstick and vintage cocktails, season it with espionage during the London Blitz, and you've got a heart-pounding, atmospheric debut."-Cara Black, author of Murder in Passy "Intelligent, richly detailed, and filled with suspense."-Stefanie Pintoff, author of Secret of the White Rose "A terrific read . . . Chock-full of fascinating period details and real people, including Winston Churchill, MacNeal's fast-paced thriller gives a glimpse of the struggles, tensions, and dangers of life on the home front during World War II."-Rhys Bowen, author of Royal Blood and winner of the Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity awards, Praise for Mr. Churchill's Secretary "Delightful may seem a strange word to describe a novel that takes place against the backdrop of the bombings of London during World War II, but it's appropriate for this debut novel. . . . As sweet as it is intriguing."- USA Today "A captivating, post-feminist picture of England during its finest hour."- The Denver Post "Daring . . . Blends meticulous research on the era, psychological insight into Winston Churchill, and the creation of a riveting main character, Maggie Hope, into a spectacularly crafted novel."-Bookreporter "A ripping good yarn [that] enthralls and satisfies."- Richmond Times-Dispatch From the Trade Paperback edition., Praise for Mr. Churchill's Secretary "Think early Ken Follett, amp it up with a whipsmart young American not averse to red lipstick and vintage cocktails, season it with espionage during the London Blitz, and you've got a heart-pounding, atmospheric debut."-Cara Black, author of Murder in Passy "Intelligent, richly detailed, and filled with suspense."-Stefanie Pintoff, author of Secret of the White Rose
