One Woman's War: A Novel of the Real Miss Moneypenny by Christine Wells
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Victorie “Paddy” Bennett found herself in extraordinary circumstances fleeing the advance of the Germans in France. It’s here she first runs into Ian Fleming.
Once back in England she finds herself in Admiralty’s Room 39, signing the Secrets Act, and working for Naval Intelligence.
At the same time, a second story of a Viennese woman, Friedl Stöttinger, whose father was a committed Nazi, finds herself forced into being a double agent working for the Germans. A role she doesn’t want, and at some time will have to make a stand. Friedl can’t escape her background.
The journey of these two women will cross over eventually.
Ian Fleming’s outrageous ideas for spreading false information are documented. In his writing Paddy identifies herself as Miss Moneypenny. Underneath are hints of his very troubled relationship with Muriel Wright.
We are mesmerized by these wild young things partying hard, and working equally diligently, fighting off the malaise and distress of war. War torn London and the blitz are given teeth.
An interesting look at the women whose behind Ian Flemming’s James Bond.
A William Morrow ARC via NetGalley.
Many thanks to the author and publisher.
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