In 1946, British teacher Edith Graham is recruited by a longtime friend to be a spy in post-war Germany under the cover of helping re-establish schools there. Her mission? To track down her ex, who also happens to be a doctor whose unconventional research made him an asset to the Nazi regime. During her time in Germany, Edith also collects local recipes, which double as code when she sends them to a friend back home. But as she gathers intelligence, it becomes harder and harder for Edith to figure out who to trust.
There have been many books written about scrappy young women playing a vital role in World War II, and despite taking place post-war, this book fits neatly into that subgenre. That said, Edith's relative naivete, as well as her reluctance to continue with her spycraft, give this one a bit of a different tone, one that I'm still not sure if I enjoyed. That said, if you're a fan of the aforementioned subgenre, give this one a read. The recipes alone are worth a gander.
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