This was an amazing historical book! It kept my attention the whole time and I could not put it down! It is a must read.

Lady Pamela More is recruited to spy on the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. The Duke has abdicated the crown and is living in France with his wife, Wallis Simpson. Because of her connection with the Windsor’s she is sent to keep an eye on them as they are suspected to support the Nazis.

This historical fiction is based in fact as the couple were seen as supporters of the Nazis. This is an interesting look into the couples life and Lady Pamela’s as she navigated her assignment. It is a view of history I was not familiar with.

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Thanks to @netgalley @sarahsigal and publishers for the ARC.

This is the first book by this author that I've read & it didn't disappoint. Set against the backdrop of WW2. Socialite turned spy, Pamela, is tasked with rekindling her friendship with the Duchess of Windsor & feedback to the government about what she, and the Duke are saying about Britain and to whom.
This is a step away from my usual genre but it was unputdownable, and apparently it's the 2nd book in the series but having only learnt that after I'd read this, I can't say I've been at a disadvantage. The only thing I would say is that the ending is left wide open for book 3.

I read this book as a standalone but really wished I had read book one first
Saying not it did not deter my enjoyment of it
Historically it is perfect and taught me so much that I did not know about Edward and Wallis
Set during the Second World War it is about Lady Pamela who becomes the Paris Spy to collect info on the Prince and his American wife
The book talks a lot about the war and the German invasion. Some of this I knew but so much was new to me
It is a very good and informative story that is based on truth and facts
Slow to start with an explosive middle and a cliff hanger of an ending
At the end I kept thinking some pages were missing from the book

The Paris Spy written by Sarah Sigal. Book 2 of 2 in The Lady Pamela Mysteries. The Pre war Europe in the late 1930s is in turmoil. Each country in Europe is deciding which side of history they will be on. Some are becoming friendly towards Hitler while others lean towards England. Each player in this chess game is watching and spying on each other. Lady Pamela More, a British socialite turned spy is traveling around Europe looking for the hidden enemies of England will lead you in an adventure of espionage. The adventure will take you across Europe and straight into danger.

Fascinating. I learned quite a bit about the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, pre WWII and the early days of WWII. It had somehow escaped me that they were Nazi sympathizers. The politics behind all of this was incredible. The story was so intriguing and fast paced. Action packed I love the character of Lady Pamela. The only negative for me was the sudden ending. Quite a cliff hanger. Highly recommend.

I was blessed with an ARC. The opinions expressed are my own and unbiased.

I do plan to read The Socialite Spy which introduces us to Lady Pamela as she joins MI5 to spy on Edward and Mrs. Simpson.

It is October 1938 and in the sequel to the author's The Socialite Spy, London society columnist Lady Pamela Moore is sent to Paris to spy on the Duke and duchess of Windsor. As the German army prepares to invade France, breaches the Maginot Line, and eventually moves into Paris in June 1940, Pamela works to gain the Duchess' trust, gather evidence about the Windsor's contacts with the Nazis, report to her spymasters, evade the occupying forces, and escape. The book was difficult to put down, had lots of historical detail giving a feel for what the French people were facing, how lucky the Brits were that Edward VIII abdicated, and why the royal family under George VI kept him out of England. Although this is part two in the series it can be read and understood as a standalone. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing an advance copy. My opinions are solely my own.

I hadn't reliased this was a second book in this series. I hadn't read the first so at times was a bit lost. On the whole I would like to go back and read the first then reread the second. Good book

This book had a lot minor characters with a strong leading female, Pamela. She's from London going to Paris to keep watch as part of MI6 over the disgraced English Royalty Duke who abdicated the throne to wed Wallis Simpson the Duchess of Windsor. The book seemed to be more about relationships with a great deal of adultery and very little spy work.
I did not read the 1st book of the series so that may have left me without not quite enough background information although the book is made to be read as a standalone. This may be why I felt the ending left me wanting to know how relationships between Pamela, Francis and Sid would turn out.

I haven't read part 1 but don't feel that I lost a lot as a result. Lady Pamela is a London Society columnist who has been taken into the Security Intelligence Services - this time she is to infiltrate Paris Society in an attempt to determine just how involved the Duke and Duchess of Windsor are with the Nazis. Rather a lot it seems although mainly in order to continue their extravagant lifestyle. Set in the late 1930s when lifestyles of the top of society had changed little moving through to the start of the war when people did start to realise that life was going to change, possibly much for the worse. Pamela walked some fine lines and into some dangerous situation, never knowing quite who supported whom. Well researched and well-written blending real history with imaginary characters. American wives do seem to cause problems for rather weak Royal men. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy.

This is part two of a series but you don’t need to read book one in order to enjoy this story. It’s an espionage tale set against the backdrop of the final months before and the start of WWII. It doesn’t get extremely suspenseful but is a thoroughly enjoyable read. This is a fictionalized account of the lives of historical characters, which include Wallis Simpson, the Duke of Windsor and a number of other individuals. Although the author does not share which parts are true and which ones aren’t, it was very interesting and prompted me to do some research. The book gives off a definite 1930s/1940s vibe and one gets to dive into the everyday lives of the British upper crust at that time. To top it off, the reader gets an introduction to MI5 and MI6. The atmosphere reminds me a bit of the espionage novels written by Helen MacInnes many years ago and one of my favorite authors. I’m under the impression that there might be a part three since the ending wasn't what one would expect at the end of a book.

Favorite trivia: King Louis XIV decreed that his courtiers wear clothing made only in France, which helped the Paris couture become a major contributor to the French economy.

WWII, espionage and Paris lovers: Get your copy today and get ready for some wonderful adventures.

Many thanks to Joffe Books and NetGalley for an ARC. All opinions are my own. I was not required to leave a positive review. All opinions are my own.

A great sequel to the first book featuring Lady Pamela More. It's refreshing to see a strong female character in the time period as we now know that there were plenty of female MI5 and MI6 operatives during this time. Interesting further story regarding the Duke and Duchess of Windsor that pulls no punches and shows what repulsive people they were ( allegedly)

Book 2 of 2 - A great WWII storyline. It is well researched with deep and believable characters. I was up late reading. A must read for WWII fans.

I was looking forward to reading this book as a fan of WW2 historical fiction. I feel like there were a lot of minor characters and secondary plots that made it seem slow getting into the story. The last 1/3 of the book really picked up for me and at that point I truly enjoyed it. I was drawn into the world of the Windsors, wondering what really happened with the former King of England. Looking forward to if there is a third book in the series, to see where Lady Pamelas journeys take her

A hard to put down spy novel, involving the Duke and Duchess of Windsor and the beginning of WWII. I hope there will be more to Lady Pamela’s adventures as she deals with David and Wallis in the Bahamas.

Set in the City of Lights in 1938, this high- stakes histfic story introduces readers to Lady Pamela More, publicly a London society columnist, who is sent to infiltrate the circles inhabited by the Duke and Duchess of Windsor and their Fascist friends. I read it straight through and bet you will too!

As a self-professed history nerd, historical fiction is right up my alley, and this book absolutely delivered. There’s nothing quite like being transported to another time and place, and the rich descriptions really made that era come alive.

I’m always here for a strong female lead, and this book’s protag definitely delivered on that front. Plus I have to admit...I love getting a peek into high society and the luxurious lives that (let’s be honest) most of us will only ever experience through books. And hey if we can’t live it at least we can read it and say, ‘this is fine!’ while sipping our coffee and dreaming of Paris 🫠

This was a fascinating concept for Paris in 1938, it uses the historical element perfectly and was hooked from the first page. It had that historical element that I was looking for and enjoyed the overall use of the time-period. The characters had that realism that I was looking for and enjoyed going through this storyline with them. Sarah Sigal has a strong writing style and hope to read more as the Paris Spy was so well written.

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