This book, a political mystery by Canadian Emma Cole, is basically about my fantasy life as a plucky young journalist travelling the world, uncovering diabolical schemes dating back to yore and yesteryere.Traveling between both WWII and present day, as well as all over Europe and North America, it was refreshing to read a book in this genre that focused on more than just the American or British perspective and had some sort of historical basis of understanding in Canada's role in the war (intelligence in particular). While it didn't have the requisite visit to the Imperial War Museum that I feel all thrillers about WWII that take place in London should, it still proved satisfying.
Overall, a decent first novel that fit well in the political thriller genre and kept me entertained - if only my life were that cool.
Three secret identities out of five, with the "Sceptre of Can-con" raised in acknowledgement. Now where's my plane ticket to Europe, where a handsome stranger can pseudo-stalk me and eventually save my life (and we can make out too)?
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