Mr. Churchill's Secretary

Set in wartime London, this historical fiction novel follows Maggie Hope, a skilled typist who possesses remarkable codebreaking abilities. Despite her gender, she secures a position at No. 10 Downing Street, exposing her to the secretive world of British intelligence - and its dark side. As she unravels a mystery that points to her own family's hidden secrets, Maggie must balance her duty to her country with her own survival. With meticulous research and a riveting main character, this daring debut by Susan Elia MacNeal captures the drama of an unprecedented era and the greatness that rose to meet it. A must-read for fans of Jacqueline Winspear, Laurie R. King, and Anne Perry.