War of Loyalties

What a scrumptious epic of a spy story! It's set in WW1 in small-town England, and the scenery is lush and raw—you can practically feel the dark nights and the fogs. The unique take on a spy story in a small town during war is really neat; young agent Ben is a new doctor and a married man whose wife craves a stable life with children. His mysterious colleague Jaeryn, Irish and conflicted, is at his own crossroads while he decides how to deal with the new young spy assigned to him. Does Jaeryn have the conscience to do the right thing? Does Ben have the nerve to follow through as a spy?

The intrigues and murders come thick and heavy and there are major plot twists in just about every chapter. You'll be rooting hard for both men even while wondering which of them will survive and if either of them have what it takes to succeed. I think my favorite character was Ben's wife Charlotte and I really wanted her to find her happiness despite everything going on.

I can't wait for book number two and hope it comes out very soon (and also has as many delicious pages as this one does!)