This book completely swept me away.

The Spy’s Wife is everything I love in historical fiction—richly atmospheric, emotionally gripping, and full of quiet, devastating courage. I started reading expecting a slow-burn wartime romance, and what I got was so much more: a story of loyalty, resilience, and the impossible choices love demands in the face of war.

Evie Armstrong stole my heart. She’s not a glamorous, larger-than-life heroine—she’s a stationmaster’s daughter, a quiet widow, someone who’s been through more than her fair share of grief and still finds the strength to love again. And when the man she loves is accused of being a spy, she doesn’t crumble. She acts. Her decision to go into Nazi Germany as a spy herself felt both unbelievable and entirely real—because the writing makes you believe it. Makes her believable.

The tension in this novel is so well done. Once Evie is in Munich, I felt like I was holding my breath every other page. The stakes are high, and the fear is palpable. I loved the way the story weaves historical details into the plot without ever feeling like a history lesson. And while it’s very much a spy story, it’s also a love story—one that never feels sentimental or easy, but all the more powerful because of that.

There were twists I didn’t see coming, and moments that genuinely broke my heart. But by the end, I was left in awe of Evie’s courage—and of this book’s quiet power.

If you enjoy stories about ordinary people rising to extraordinary moments, and if you want a historical novel that makes you feel everything, The Spy’s Wife is absolutely worth your time.

Brilliant book. I loved it. It was refreshing for the woman to be the main protagonist and the spy deep in the heart of Nazi Germany. Thrilling and full of intrigue and suspense.

Thank you to NetGalley, Storm Publishing, and the author for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

The Spy’s Wife is a sweeping, high-stakes tale of love, betrayal, and espionage set against the tense backdrop of 1930s Europe. Fiona McIntosh blends romance and danger seamlessly, crafting a story that grips from the first page and doesn’t let go.

Evie Armstrong, the daughter of a Yorkshire stationmaster, lives a quiet life until she encounters the mysterious Southerner, Max. Their whirlwind romance soon faces a devastating revelation—Max is a German spy. Rather than abandoning him, Evie makes a daring choice: she convinces British intelligence to let her pose as Max’s wife and follow him into the heart of Nazi Germany.

What follows is a tense and atmospheric journey into pre-war Munich, where every glance could be suspicion, every word a betrayal. Evie is a truly compelling heroine—fierce, loyal, and brave, yet believably human as she battles fear and doubt. The stakes grow ever higher with Max’s young son caught in the crossfire and Nazi loyalists closing in.

McIntosh’s attention to historical detail elevates the story—whether it’s the quiet charm of the Yorkshire countryside or the ominous energy of a nation under Hitler’s shadow, the settings feel alive. The inclusion of real historical elements, like Porsche’s role in the creation of the Volkswagen Beetle as propaganda, adds authenticity without slowing the pace.

This is historical fiction at its best—emotional, suspenseful, and richly atmospheric. Evie’s journey kept me turning pages late into the night, and by the end, I was left both breathless and deeply moved.

Another wonderful novel by one of my must-read authors. This story is full of emotions and I found the history interesting. I went down the Google rabbit hole learning more about the Porsche family and the role their business played in supplying the Germans with war machinery. Very interesting! I really got a sense of the hatred towards anyone who had Jewish blood running through their veins and the lengths people went to to hold people to ransom in order to get their way. A very compelling and insightful read that I recommend to lovers of WWII fiction.

Thank you to NetGalley, Storm publishing and Fiona McIntosh for a digital ARC. All opinions are my own.

What started as a rather cosy boy meets girl( or man meets woman) turns into a tense thriller with some famous and infamous characters.
Evie, the station masters daughter from Yorkshire meets Max as he sets off on his rambles from Levisham station, little knowing his background and reason for travelling to Yorkshire.
Moving from Yorkshire to France to Germany, Evie and Max show great courage and guile in the quest to find proof of Germany’s secret engineering projects.
Evie is a wonderful character, strong, relentless and loyal, never giving up and forever principled.
A little slow but very charming to start with but the pace accelerates towards an exciting climax.

Really enjoyed this book. Couldnt put it down and was even dreaming about it! Fast paced with lots of drama!Well worth a read!

A thrilling book to read. A book that is re-published with a new cover. The Book was very suspenseful and keeps a grip of the reader till the end. The storytelling takes place during the times pre-WW II, and it is set partly in Yorkshire and then in Munich, Germany. The story is about Evie Armstrong who helps out at the Levisham Station along with her father. The descriptions are interesting and quite detailed which helps the reader understand the story. Evie comes across Roger, the story is fast paced and pulls the reader off to Germany with Hitler's plans of a war, where many people aren't safe. Evie decides to go there and try to make the difference and with the goal to help Roger. Evie goes through various dangerous situations and does it with bravery and her mind set to succeed. I enjoyed this book and can definitely recommend it to those who enjoy a WWII story with twist and turns.
I'm grateful to have read this book!

Thank you for allowing me to review this book. I enjoyed this story and found the main character, Evie Armstrong very interesting. She went from a small Yorkshire town to Munich, Germany shortly before the beginning of the 2nd World War. Difficult times and challenging circumstances. Not many young women could do what she does, however it is written in such a way that it felt totally believable. The story begins slowly in Yorkshire, but moves on with more pace once she agrees to marry again.
I can recommend this book to those who enjoy historical fiction combined with romance.

The Spy's Wife is set during the time of WWII. Widow Evie Armstrong, her father Alf and sister Rosie all lead a quiet life in Levisham. They ensure the train station runs like clockwork. Both Rosie and Evie eye the handsome stranger who frequent the moors and the younger Rosie is determined to grab his undivided attention. Sadly for her Roger aka Max has set his sights on Evie. It's a whirlwind romance but on the day of their engagement Max is arrested for being a German spy. To save him Evie offers to become a spy for Britain and move with him to Germany to gather information.

After that things move quite quickly and fairly predictably. I really enjoyed the story and it was a very easy read but seemed very far fetched in some instances.

Overall a very informative and enjoyable read that I think would translate beautifully on the big screen.

**Received ARC through NetGalley. Voluntarily reviewed. **

She has to become a spy to save her family, but are the made promises to trust?
A interesting story but it didn't catch me as I had expected.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this story.

This author is new to me and I’m quite impressed. She wove a unique, intriguing story. The characters are quite memorable. The ending was spectacular. Highly recommend!!!

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

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It starts of slow, in England as we get to know Evie who is a station masters daughter. The first couple of chapters were slow, one of the reasons I gave it 4 stars. But it soon picks up when Evie falls in love with a German who is then called a spy. I loved the part where they both went to Germany as spies, soo interesting and although it was set in 1930’s before the war started it was still fascinating to read about how the hatred towards the Jews started long before the war started. I loved Macintosh’s style, I couldn’t stop reading this book and would definitely recommend it. So many twists and turns right up to the very last page.

This book will be upon my list of top 25 favorites. In a world where books are now on electronic devices I plan on getting a physical copy.

Evie was a brilliant character who was fearsome in a time when such intelligence was unimaginable in a woman. Her cunning and skill helped her escape the world into which she was thrown.

The man she never knew would be her light was mixed in a regime that was always watching and never trusting. Especially when returning married to women who appeared so unlike the women in his past. That was something truly a problem for others who controlled his life by holding hostage someone he loved dearly. The stakes were high and all their lives were in danger. The Nazi’s were breathing down their necks in constant judging of every move they made.

I’m trying desperately hard not to give any spoilers but right now I want to leave it for others to enjoy.

Although not my usual style of book I really enjoyed it, it was heartbreaking at times but a good read with historical themes you can’t imagine the lives they lead.

The Spy’s Wife by Fiona McIntosh is an absolutely captivating blend of romance, espionage, and historical intrigue. Set in the tense lead-up to WWII, this story had me completely hooked from start to finish.

Evie Armstrong, a stationmaster’s daughter in rural England, falls for the mysterious Max—only to discover he’s far more than he seems. When Max is exposed as a German spy, Evie makes a bold decision: she convinces MI6 to let her join him undercover in Nazi Germany, posing as his wife. What follows is a tense, emotionally rich journey as Evie navigates the terrifying world of pre-war Munich, where one wrong move could cost them their lives—and where love is both a lifeline and a liability.

Evie is such a compelling heroine—naive at first, but courageous and fiercely loyal. The stakes feel incredibly real, especially with Max’s young son being used as leverage by a Nazi loyalist with her eyes on Max. McIntosh excels at creating strong emotional connections between the reader and her characters, and I truly felt every ounce of fear, hope, and determination Evie carried.

The historical detail is fascinating. I had no idea about Porsche’s involvement in the creation of the VW Beetle as part of Hitler’s propaganda machine, and those little nuggets of history made the story even more immersive. The descriptions of both the English countryside and 1936 Munich are vivid and transportive—I could practically see the cherry blossoms at the station and the stark beauty of the German architecture.

If you're a fan of historical fiction with strong female leads, real-world stakes, and a gripping love story at its core, this book is for you. Fiona McIntosh once again proves she’s a master of the genre. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to her work, The Spy’s Wife is a standout. I couldn’t put it down.

The Spy's Wife by Fiona McIntosh is a skillfully written Pre-WWII story with a unique plot. Evie Armstrong goes to Germany as a spy, but her cover is an intriguing one. She goes as the accused Germany spy, Roger’s English wife to Germany. This is a distinctive role, one that could prove his innocence in England or one that finds her fooled and caught in Germany. A heart pounding read that will keep you up at night traveling on this dangerous journey with Evie. Emotionally intense, powerful story that has a courageous woman at the center. Then what a WOW conclusion. WWII historical fans will not want to miss The Spy’s Wife.

“The Spy’s Wife” takes place during 1936 in the lead up to WWII in Britain and Munich, Germany. Putting aside how quickly Evie and Max meet - how crazy fast they fall in love, as well as the hurdles they crossed in an exceedingly short time before they even make it to Germany - this was a story that kept me interested, engaged, and turning the pages.

As Evie, thrust into the world of spy craft, settles into her role in Max’s life she manages to use her wits and intelligence to persevere in a world that is filled with danger and Nazi fanatics at every turn. To survive, she’ll need to charm some of the party faithful while remaining an enigma to others, allowing her to disarm those who are working for the German war machine. The tension is palpable throughout as Germany discreetly prepares for war, as Max and Evie must decide who to trust - including each other, and the lengths they will go to protect what’s most important. The first part of the novel sets the stage for the action (though I have to say… from a real life perspective, please let’s learn to listen to our intuition when something feels off) and the remainder of the novel flows very quickly, both in terms of the plot and how fast you’ll turn the pages.

This was a heartbreaking story. I was fully immersed in it from the first page and as the story went on I was really rooting for Evie and Max especially when they were in Germany. The ending was tear-jerking but also lovely. My thanks to netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

3.5 stars

I would call this a spyish book, with a good premise for a TV series.

Evie lives in a quaint town in England where rumblings of another war are making the rounds. Working at the picturesque station, she meets and falls in love with someone who is alleged to be a spy. From here begins a bit convoluted and far fetched plot of Evie working as an English spy in Germany.

I would compliment the author for a decent plot although as a reader I know that the entire love is fictional. Evie's role as a spy definitely had some thrilling scenes, there were certain sections that felt too convenient.

The characters of Evie and Max were well written. The end of the story was quite predictable but I guess we always need hope.
The author did a good job of blending a hopeful town to a city on the verge of war. The dangers at the time in Germany could be felt by the words written in the book.

I give this book 3.5 stars.

I thank NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the E-Arc and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I received an ARC from NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.

I do enjoy this author but this book was just not one of my favorites. The historical aspects from that time were intriguing but the romance aspect was not my favorites. The betrayal and some aspects of the relationship were off putting.

It was also hard to get into the story at first and admit I did skim through some parts as it didn’t totally capture my interest.