Northern Spy

Name: Northern Spy
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A Reese Witherspoon's Book Club Pick

By Flynn Berry

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In Northern Spy by Flynn Berry, set against the backdrop of Northern Ireland's political tensions, the story follows Tessa, a BBC producer and new mother, who is stunned to learn that her sister is involved with the IRA. As Tessa delves deeper into this personal and political intrigue, she navigates shifting allegiances and moral dilemmas, questioning whom she can trust. This gripping narrative explores themes of familial bonds, loyalty, and survival amidst turbulent socio-political landscapes.
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You might enjoy this gripping thriller if you're drawn to stories involving espionage and family bonds set against the backdrop of political unrest. This book skilfully blends suspense and deep emotional connections, offering an intense journey through the complexities of loyalty and trust. If you appreciate narratives that explore the personal and political intertwining in a richly atmospheric setting, this novel is worth exploring.

Northern Spy

The acclaimed author of Under the Harrow and A Double Life returns with her most thrilling novel to date - now a Reese's Book Club Pick.

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THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER | A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK

'You'll devour Northern Spy . . . I loved this thrill ride of a book'

REESE WITHERSPOON

'A chilling, gorgeously written tale... Berry is a beautiful writer with a sophisticated, nuanced understanding of this most complicated of places'

NEW YORK TIMES

'Thrillingly good... Flynn Berry shows a le Carre-like flair for making you wonder what's really going on at any given moment'

WASHINGTON POST

'An elegantly wrought story about the perils of not being what you seem... Nerve-shredding suspense'

DAILY MAIL

A producer at the Belfast bureau of the BBC, Tessa is at work one day when the news of another IRA raid comes on the air. As the anchor requests the public's help in locating those responsible for this latest attack - a robbery at a gas station - Tessa's sister appears on the screen pulling a black mask over her face.

The police believe Marian has joined the IRA, but Tessa knows this is impossible. However, when the truth of what has happened to her sister reveals itself, Tessa will be forced to choose between her ideals and her family.

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Northern Spy by Flynn Berry has received positive reviews for its combination of motherhood, espionage, and sacrifice, creating a tense and empathetic thriller. Critics praise the book's beautiful writing and nuanced portrayal of a community affected by historic grievances, comparing Berry's skills to those of John le Carré in maintaining suspense. The novel is highlighted as both thrilling and tender, with its exploration of human relationships adding depth to the suspenseful plot.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474607131

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 April 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 273g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

FLYNN BERRY is a graduate of the Michener Center and has been awarded a Yaddo residency. She graduated from Brown University.

Her first novel, UNDER THE HARROW, was awarded the Edgar Award for Best First Novel and was called 'a triumph' (Sunday Times) and 'thrilling' (New York Times). Her follow-up, A DOUBLE LIFE, was praised by Paula Hawkins and Clare Mackintosh among others and was called 'blistering' (New York Times) and 'shocking' (Guardian).

Her third novel, NORTHERN SPY, is set in Northern Ireland.

She lives in California.