A review by bookishpsychologist
The Woman with No Name by Audrey Blake

adventurous emotional informative inspiring sad 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

4.0

This was an interest account of a real-life heroine named Yvonne Rudellat, who went undercover in WWII France to spy for Great Britain. She was the first British female agent and had to overcome misogyny and ageism despite her willingness to take a great risk for her country. 

Overall, this was a great read for Women's History Month and I would recommend it to historical fiction aficionados, especially if you enjoy strong female protagonists, dual timelines, and stories of espionage. Warning - the book does not have a happy ending. I appreciated the author's note at the end, which clarified which parts of the story were true vs. which were guessed based on available information. 

I received an audiobook to review in exchange for my opinion. Although there were times where I felt the plot lagged, I enjoyed the narrator, who really helped set the scene and keep me engaged, as she was able to do different European accents and voices for various male and female characters. 

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and RB Media!