A review by ornery_librarian
An Affair of Spies by Ronald H. Balson

adventurous lighthearted tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

I thought from the title that this would be spicy. But it was not. 1943 Nathan and Allison are sent to Berlin by way of Paris to extract a nuclear scientist. Fake ids tricking gestapo agents ensue as they make their way across Europe. However they are not very good at it, and seem to be weirdly impatient that things aren't running on schedule and somehow there is a bakery with fresh coffee and pastry conveniently at every corner. Nathan(Jewish) is also looking for his family as he was send to America alone before the rest could escape. The premise of this book is great, but didn't love the execution of it. If you're looking for a "lighter" book about spies. I guess this is it.