First published 1983
Charlie, a young English actress, is drawn into a high-stakes game of espionage. Recruited by an Israeli intelligence officer, she must go undercover to stop a series of bombings targeting Jews in Europe. As she infiltrates a terrorist cell, Charlie must navigate a web of lies and betrayal, risking her own life to uncover the truth. This thrilling tale explores the moral complexities of the conflict, where no one is quite what they seem.
Genres: literary-fiction, historical-fiction, thriller, espionage
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: deception, enemies-to-lovers, moral-ambiguity
Setting: Middle East
522 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Pan Books
Content warnings: violence