I've been into reading WWII spy novels lately and this one did not disappoint. This is a wonderful novel by Daniel Steel. I was drawn into the story from the very beginning and couldn't put it down. Highly recommend.

I would like to thank Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with a copy free of charge. This is my honest and unbiased opinion of it.

An excellent book! Had fun reading it, and kept me on my toes the whole time. Great character development and fascinating storyline.

I enjoyed this. It was interesting and kept me engaged, although there was nothing earth shattering about it. Thank you to netgalley for the ARC.

This book was a DNF for me. The part that I read was interesting enough, but I didn't find myself looking forward to reading it. A lot was happening, but it felt more like the author was summarizing the book, rather than writing the story. It jumped from one event to another very quickly. If you are looking for an easy historical fiction read, you may enjoy this one, but it was not my favorite.

I have not read a Danielle Steel novel in ages. In the past, I found her books to be somewhat lacking in substance and in the realm of mass market fiction. I am a lover of historical fiction and after reading the synopsis of Spy, thought I’d give it a whirl. I am glad I did. This novel is well written and is well researched. Spy is a rewarding and enjoyable read.
In 1939, Alex Wickham is a young woman who comes from a patriotic upper class British family and has led a life of privilege. After discovering her talent for foreign languages, the British SOE recruits Alex to become an agent for them. For the duration of WW ll she successfully undertakes several perilous assignments for them. After the war she marries her wartime sweetheart RAF pilot, Richard Montgomery who has taken a job in the British diplomatic core. M16 recruits Alex to work for them when her husband firsts serves in India to help coordinate the independence and partition process. This proves to be a very trying time for Alex and Richard. She continues to work for them throughout all his diplomatic assignments in various parts of the world.
Along her journey throughout WWll and postwar, Alex deals with several heartbreaking personal tragedies. She proves to a strong,resilient woman. Her tenacity for life and her job is second to none. In Alexandria Wickham, Danielle Steel has created a memorable character which I greatly admire.

Danielle Steele never fails another page turner.another compelling read.This book drew me right in the characters come alive the story drew me back in time..Highly recommend #netgalley#randomhouse

Another fantastic book by Danielle Steel! This book is so good and
very easy to read! I recommend it highly.

Thank you so much, Danielle Steel, her Publisher, and Netgalley for the
chance to read this great book.

An awesome book!! I looove and have read every single Danielle Steel book and this one didn’t fail to impress me. Written very well, great characters and an easy to follow story!! I highly recommend this one to everyone!

I loved Danielle Steele’s new book! I’m usually not one for history but she made the book come alive with facts and Alex’s life as a spy, wife, mother, and grandma. It was really interesting to read about her life and the risks she took for her country. The loss of one of her kids had me crying with her (so a TW might be helpful to child loss moms). Overall, a great, uplifting book!

I usually refrain from reading Danielle Steel novels. I decided to read this one after perusing some reviews. I will say the book was entertaining. The parts, during the war, were intriguing and the parts, after the war, felt like I was on a freight train going at a high speed and not knowing when the next station stop would appear or when “the next shoe would drop.” . Four years would go by in a couple of chapters. I felt as if the author wanted to get us to the end with as much information as she could possibly pack into all the lives of all the characters, I can’t recommend this read. Thank you Netgalley and Random House Publishing Group-Ballantine Delacorte Press for the opportunity to read and review this ARC.

Danielle Steel is such a great writer
All her books are very engaging and you always wonder what will happen next.
This novel is not the usual rom-com, but takes place in World War 2
Alex is a double Agent and she ends up running all around the world.
This is a great adventure and the reader is rooting for Alex to succeed
A great book

Danielle Steel never fails to write a captivating novel and Spy is no different, yet a bit of a departure from her usual style. Set in the early 1900s, this piece of historical fiction follows the life of a classic high society teen throughout her time as a spy during the war and in the years after as her marriage progresses and children come into her life. Excellent read that I highly recommend.

Danielle Steel is one of my favorite writers
She never disappoints and all her novels are very engaging and breezy
This is no different
Spy is about a woman who is living a double life.
This book follows Alex’s adventures all over the world.
She lives life on the edge and trouble always abounds for her.
I love this book. Not the usual rom-com but very exciting

I have always been a fan of Danielle Steel. My favorite will always be Thurston House. The Danielle Steel from decades ago wrote with a literary element flair that captured and immersed the reader in realms of mental imagery. The Danielle Steel of today gets the job done but in more of a predictable and pretentious way, Nevertheless, her narratives are page turners and cloaks the reader in well versed character development.

In "Spy," the main character Alex Wickham charts a life path that takes her through the trials and dangers of spying during WWII all in the midst of losing both brothers to the war. She meets her life partner, Richard Montgomery, a fighter pilot. They fall in love during those war torn years and marry soon after. They chart a life of diplomatic missions that take them to India, Pakistan, Hong Kong, Russia and eventually Washington DC. After losing a young son to cholera, their daughter Sophie travels the globe with them and eventually ends up in the US. Alex continues her spying missions after the war and proves to be an accomplished intelligence liaison for the British. Her career spans 25 years and is shrouded in secrecy. A few of her spying adventures are suspenseful and gut wrenching but her cool demeanor and professionalism prevail.

"Spy" follows in the steps of a very popular WWII spy genre that is trending in historical fiction at this time. It reminded me of Kate Quinn's "The Alice Network." WWII spy thrillers with women as the progressive protagonists provide wonderful opportunities for readers to experience the composed and savvy talents of strong women taking on perilous roles during WWII and perceived as true patriots and unparalleled heroes.

Another great book. So easy to read. So realistic and her characters always remind you of someone you know. So exciting I couldn't stop reading until I got to the end. Looking forward to her next book!

This is the Danielle Steel style I fell in love as a teenager, my first book having been Zoya. Historically based fiction is definitely one of Danielle's strong points.
Alexandra Wickham is a strong willed 18 year old living in the WWII wartime. When he brothers go off to serve, she decides she too want so become a part of the wartime efforts. She originally signs up to help in the medical field but is soon approached about becoming a wartime spy. She must keep this secret life under lock and key, even from her family. Alexandra has no interest in settling down with a husband and raising a family until she meets Richard. From that moment her world changes. She finds herself stuck hopelessly between two worlds, the one she now shares with her husband Richard and the one she cannot tell even him about, her life as a spy. The story followings headstrong Alex through her trials and tribulations of living in wartime Europe. It is a story of family, loss, love, strength, and will. It is in my opinion one of Danielle's finest novels! .

Spy is a good piece of historical fiction. Alex is from the British aristocracy, but she ends up as a spy during WWII. I like the fact that an unusual choice of character is involved in espionage. The story follows this woman through happiness, sorrow, celebration and loss, and it has all the feels. It's an overarching portrait of a life lived by one woman. I found it though provoking and immersive. I definitely recommend for fans of Danielle Steel. Thanks to NetGalley for an arc in exchange for an honest review.

This is my first Danielle Steel book and I found it to be an easy read with lovely historical fiction ties. I wasn’t prepared for this book to span the generations and decades it did but it told a nice story.

I found this book to be a great learning experience. Given the time period that this book takes place in I was able to learn a good amount about various situations that happened in the world. I thought the book was well written and the characters are relate-able. I found this book to be a quick read that kept my attention throughout the novel.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to review this book.

FINALLY! Steel is at her best when she writes a historical fiction novel! I loved this book! It was like reading the Danielle Steel of old, with a strong, brave female lead that takes on challenges.

Alex is 23 when WWII begins. She goes into London to help with the war effort, and to her surprise, is soon picked up to be a spy. She is strong, and heroic. Clever and articulate. Brave. Even through loss, she learns her own strength, and helps her country.

Sure, she falls in love. It's a DS novel. Her whole story is about HER life though, and not about her relationship. The two coexist, and it's Steels first truly feminist novel in a long time. I loved reading Alex's story of war, and peace, and how her life with Richard takes her from England to India to America, and how she stays active in the secret service of spying.