The Librarian Spy

By Madeline Martin,

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**A NATIONAL BESTSELLER**

“Readers will be on the edge of their seats….  A brilliant tale of resistance, courage and ultimately hope.”  â€“Kelly Rimmer, New York Times bestselling author of The Warsaw Orphan

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Last Bookshop in London comes a moving new novel…

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1 author picked The Librarian Spy as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Once upon a time, I was a professional librarian, and I remember thinking what a perfect placement for a spy. This would make the perfect setting for a spy novel, so imagine my surprise when this novel came along! Martin has created a fine period piece in this as well, and the reader is walking through scenes from World War II and experiencing this world through the protagonist’s eyes. I love books and films that have been set in the past, and I highly recommend this one. 

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