First published 2022
Adelaide Hawkins, Mary Hutchison, Eloise Page, and Elizabeth Sudmeier enter the chaotic early days of the CIA as the agency struggles to define itself in the post-war world. These four agents, dubbed the "Smart Girls" for their sharp intellect and wit, face a male-dominated intelligence community that expects them to fit tired spy novel stereotypes. Instead, they forge their own path through the shadowy bureaucracy. The women develop new intelligence tools and methods while fighting for equal pay that matches their contributions. Their work transforms outdated models of what an intelligence operative can be. As they navigate the murky aftermath of World War II, these agents prove that innovation and courage matter more than conforming to expectations. This is the story of four women who refused to accept limitations and changed American intelligence work forever.
Genres: american-fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: America
Period: Post-War
384 pages · Paperback · Editorial Pinolia, S.l.