Ace, Marvel, Spy

I really enjoyed this book. I liked the characters, the story, the writing style. Pick this one up on publication day. You’ll be sorry if you skip it.

Historical fiction is supposed to make a reader want to know about the history. I wanted to l ow everything about Alice Marble after reading about her life and her rise to glory. This was heartbreaking, refreshing, well researched. I could have read more!

In ACE, MARVEL, SPY, JENNI L WALSH tells the life story of Alice Marble, a young girl from humble beginnings who became one of the best tennis players there has ever been. With the support of her brother Dan who gave her her first tennis racquet, her mother who let her go to follow her dream and her coach “Teach” Tennant, she took the tennis world by storm, even making a comeback after a period of ill health. She felt that the only way to repay them was by being the best at tennis. Her eidetic memory not only helped her in her tennis game but also in the undercover work she did for the government during the war.
She was fascinated with film stars and knew many of them, Carole Lombard being a good friend and supporter. She joined “Teach” in coaching many of the rich and famous.
There is a lot more to her story, but I do not want to give too much away.
I highly recommend this interesting and inspirational read.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Harper Muse. The opinions in this review are completely my own.

I devoured this historical fiction about multi-layered female athlete, Alice Marble. Being from a tennis playing family, I was delighted to read about someone very little known, and to also see such accurate depictions of the sport I love. Kudos, Jenni Walsh! You've done it again!

What a fascinating story! I enjoyed cheering Alice on with her successes and mourning with her during her struggles. She overcame so much in her life and it was so interesting to learn more about her. I look forward to teaching my daughters about her



Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the arc. The opinions are my own.

This captivating story of Alice Marble, once the world's top female tennis player, is truly inspiring! I absolutely loved this book. Alice was a true heroine, showcasing incredible strength and determination that we can all admire. Jenni L. Walsh's writing shines in this beautifully crafted tale of Marble’s life. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys historical women's fiction!

Jenni Walsh just doesn't miss - she's unmatched at spinning the stories of great women that time has forgotten. Ace, Marvel, Spy features all of the hallmarks of Walsh's work; beautiful prose, a heroine unlike any other, and a story that keeps the pages turning. A joy to read!

Ironically, I started reading Ace, Marvel, Spy the weekend of the US Open Finals and I’m still in disbelief that without the work of Jenni L. Walsh, I may never have known the remarkable story of Alice Marble.

While I sometimes have a hard time appreciating historical fiction, this had me hooked from the first few pages and weaved some of my favorite interests (tennis, fashion, spy craft) so perfectly that it has earned this 5-star review. Game, Set, Match Jenni!

Thank you for the opportunity to read this advanced copy of Ace, Marvel, Spy.