"Morocco, 1928. Marie-Madeleine Méric is a woman of many skills, but dabbling in intelligence work to assist the French government helps her recognize who she is at heart: an adventurer. Paris 1936. As Europe teeters on the brink of war, Marie-Madeleine is living in France when an enigmatic spy recruits her to help build a resistance network. She conceals her identity and gender as she navigates a perilous double life. Eventually, she steps into the role of leader of what is now known as Alliance. At the helm of Alliance, she achieves feats of espionage that help turn the tide of war. But the most impossible, and dangerous, feat of them all? Falling in love."--Back cover