Velvet Undercover
Velvet Undercover by Teri Brown is a historical spy thriller published by HarperCollins on October 20, 2015. This edition spans 336 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows seventeen-year-old Samantha Donaldson, who, during World War I, serves as a messenger for MI5 after her father’s disappearance. As she grapples with her family’s legacy of duty to the British Crown, she faces a pivotal decision when invited to join the women’s spy group La Dame Blanche, which leads her into a world of espionage and danger.
Readers will find a gripping tale that delves into themes of loyalty, bravery, and the complexities of wartime relationships. As Sam embarks on a mission deep within enemy territory to locate a crucial British spy known as Velvet, she navigates the intricacies of the Kaiser’s court while contending with her feelings for a German guard. This story captures the tension of espionage and the personal stakes involved, making it a compelling exploration of a young woman’s journey through a perilous landscape of secrets and betrayal.
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Perfect for fans of Jennifer Donnelly and Libba Bray comes this page-turning historical spy thriller from Teri Brown, author of the Born of Illusion series.
Samantha Donaldson’s family has always done its duty for the British Crown. In the midst of World War I, seventeen-year-old Sam follows in their footsteps, serving her country from the homefront as a messenger for the intelligence organization MI5. After her father disappears on a diplomatic mission, she continues their studies of languages, mathematics, and complex puzzles, hoping to make him proud.
When Sam is asked to join the famed women’s spy group La Dame Blanche, she’s torn—while this could be an unbelievable adventure, how can she abandon her mother, who has already lost a husband? But when her handlers reveal shocking news, Sam realizes she can’t refuse the exciting and dangerous opportunity.
Her acceptance leads her straight into the heart of enemy territory on a mission to extract the most valuable British spy embedded in Germany, known only as Velvet. Deep undercover in the court of Kaiser Wilhelm II, Sam must navigate the labyrinthine palace and its many glamorous—and secretive—residents to complete her assignment. To make matters worse she must fight a forbidden attraction to the enemy—a dangerously handsome German guard. In a place where personal politics are treacherously entangled in wartime policy, can Sam find Velvet before it’s too late . . . for them both?
A thrilling story of one girl’s journey into a deadly world of spy craft and betrayal—with unforgettable consequences.
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