Due to a sudden, unexpected passing in the family a few years ago and another more recently and my subsequent (mental) health issues stemming from that, I was unable to download this book in time to review it before it was archived as I did not visit this site for several years after the bereavements. This meant I didn't read or venture onto netgalley for years as not only did it remind me of that person as they shared my passion for reading, but I also struggled to maintain interest in anything due to overwhelming depression. I was therefore unable to download this title in time and so I couldn't give a review as it wasn't successfully acquired before it was archived. The second issue that has happened with some of my other books is that I had them downloaded to one particular device and said device is now defunct, so I have no access to those books anymore, sadly.

This means I can't leave an accurate reflection of my feelings towards the book as I am unable to read it now and so I am leaving a message of explanation instead. I am now back to reading and reviewing full time as once considerable time had passed I have found that books have been helping me significantly in terms of my mindset and mental health - this was after having no interest in anything for quite a number of years after the passings. Anything requested and approved will be read and a review written and posted to Amazon (where I am a Hall of Famer & Top Reviewer), Goodreads (where I have several thousand friends and the same amount who follow my reviews) and Waterstones (or Barnes & Noble if the publisher is American based). Thank you for the opportunity and apologies for the inconvenience.

The book tells the stories of the many people involved in the mission to sabotage Hitler's plan to build an atomic bomb, including the ex-baseball player Moe Berg, Joseph Kennedy Jr (brother of JFK), and scientist Samuel Goldsmit.

This is obviously a well-researched book, there was a lot of densely packed information not only about the war, but about the science involved in building an atomic bomb. I did find it a bit heavy going at times, but it was a worthwhile read. I definitely learned things I didn't know before about WW2 and the Allies. It did take me a while to read it but that was for personal reasons rather than anything to do with the book itself. Overall it was an interesting read and I would recommend it anyone interested in behind-the-scenes WW2 exploits.

Thanks to NetGalley and publishers, Hodder & Stoughton, for the opportunity to read an ARC.