“Trapeze” by Simon Mawer (Other Press).Read about another novel on the list.
In a perfect combination of intrigue, romance, betrayal and incredible bravery, Mawer seamlessly combines fact and fiction to portray the life of one woman tapped by British Special Operations in 1941 to undertake deep-cover missions, commando training and a parachute jump into France, where she has a “fifty-fifty chance of survival.” — Valerie Ryan
Learn more about the book and author at Simon Mawer's website.
The Page 69 Test: Trapeze.
My Book, The Movie: Trapeze.
--Marshal Zeringue