Shipping Through the Holidays ☀️📦
Boxing Day Sale Boxing Day
Holiday Delivery Delivery
Store Hours Store Hours
Gift Cards Gift Cards

Boxing Day Sale is live! Up to 20% off 2000+ Books

A Woman of Intelligence

By Karin Tanabe
0.0 (0 reviews)
3.6 goodreads logo

Ratings/reviews counts are updated frequently.

Check link for latest rating. ( 8,171 ratings, 1,087 reviews)
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Summary
A Woman of Intelligence by Karin Tanabe is set in post-World War II New York City, following the life of Katharina Edgeworth, a privileged yet dissatisfied housewife with a brilliant mind and a yearning for the excitement she once had as a multilingual career woman. When she unexpectedly becomes involved in espionage, Katharina is dragged into a world of danger and intrigue, challenging her roles as wife, mother, and independent woman in a society full of secrets. This tension-filled narrative explores themes of identity, sacrifice, and the pursuit of purpose.
Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK Please add to wishlist to be notified when back in stock

Sorry, we're currently out of stock of A Woman of Intelligence. Please add to your Wishlist and we'll send you an email as soon as it's back in stock.

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

Set in 1950s New York, this intriguing tale blends espionage with a portrait of a woman's quest for identity amidst Cold War tensions. You might enjoy this book if you appreciate narratives that feature strong female protagonists confronting societal expectations, or if you find the allure of double lives and the complex world of espionage captivating.

Book Hero thinking about your next read

A Woman of Intelligence

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

An exhilarating tale of one remarkable woman’s journey to find her purpose, and herself, in post-war America. Hailed as 'whip smart' by Australian Women’s Weekly.

New York, 1954. A Fifth Avenue address, parties at the Plaza, two healthy sons and the ideal husband: what looks like a perfect life for Katharina Edgeworth is anything but.

As a single girl in 1940s Manhattan, Katharina was a translator at the newly formed United Nations, devoting her days to her work and the promise of world peace – and her nights to cocktails and the promise of a good time.

Now the wife of a beloved paediatric surgeon and heir to a shipping fortune, Katharina is trapped in a gilded cage, desperate to escape the constraints of domesticity. So when she is approached by the FBI and asked to join their ranks as an informant, Katharina seizes the opportunity. A man from her past has become a high-level Soviet spy, but no one has been able to infiltrate his circle.

Enter Katharina, the perfect woman for the job.

Navigating the demands of the FBI and the secrets of the KGB, she becomes enthralled by her secret mission. But as those closest to her lose their covers, and their lives, Katharina’s secret soon threatens to ruin her.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

A Woman of Intelligence by Karin Tanabe is a compelling historical fiction narrative set in the 1950s that has been praised for its vivid depiction of post-war New York City. Reviewers have lauded the book for its strong female protagonist, Katharina, who struggles with the constraints of her domestic life and finds excitement by becoming an undercover informant for the FBI. The novel is appreciated for its engaging storytelling, intricate plot, and exploration of themes like identity and espionage during a transformative era.

Book Hero reading reviews

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761104794

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 July 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Australia

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 384

Collections

Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Karin Tanabe

About the Author

Karin Tanabe is the author of A Woman of Intelligence, The Gilded Years, The Price of Inheritance, A Hundred Suns, The Diplomat’s Daughter, and The List. A former Politico reporter, her writing has also appeared in the Miami Herald, Chicago Tribune, Newsday, and The Washington Post. She has made frequent appearances as a celebrity and politics expert on Entertainment Tonight, CNN, and The CBS Early Show. A graduate of Vassar College, Karin lives in Washington, DC. To learn more visit KarinTanabe.com.

Also by Karin Tanabe

View all

More from Historical Fiction

View all

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 80,000 books and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.