The Paris Spy: an utterly unputdownable and breathtaking historical novel

A world on the brink of war. One woman whose courage could change everything.

Paris, 1938. As the world teeters on the edge of war, Lady Pamela More knows her latest assignment is her deadliest yet.

Her days as a London society columnist are merely a cover. She must infiltrate the decadent Parisian circles of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor as they openly cavort with fascists and voice dangerous Nazi sympathies.

The nation's security could be compromised - and Lady Pamela must uncover what, or whom, they might betray.

In the glittering salons of Paris, amidst the clink of champagne glasses and careless gossip, dark allegiances fester. The Windsors are charming - and cunning - and Pamela walks a delicate line between loyalty and deception.

But as she steps back into a life of shadows, old temptations resurface, including charismatic American Sid White, whose presence reawakens more than just memories.

Surrounded by spies, traitors and the ghosts of her past, Lady Pamela must decide: how far is she willing to go to protect a country that may never thank her before the city falls to the Nazis?

This enthralling and sweeping historical novel will grip you to the very end. Perfect for fans of The Alice Network, Siobhan Curham, Amanda Lees, Rhys Bowen or Hilary Green.

Readers love Sarah Sigal:

'Exceptional.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Once I turned the first few pages of this book, I couldn't put it down. Engaging characters and story, and so cinematic, too - I was imagining the scenes from the book so vividly, it was as if I was watching it on screen.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Totally absorbing and the detail had me reading into the small hours.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Absolutely brilliant!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Detailed, immersive and exceptionally well-researched.'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Lady Pamela is smart, unflappable and I was rooting for her throughout the novel.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Author: Sarah Sigal
Publisher: Lume Books
Published: 09/08/2025
Pages: 338
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.66lbs
Size: 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.84d
ISBN: 9781839016172

About the Author
Sigal, Sarah: - Originally from Chicago and based in London, Dr Sarah Sigal is a freelance writer, dramaturg, director and researcher working across fiction, theatre and opera. Sarah received her PhD from Goldsmiths, and has taught at a number of British universities. In Lady Pamela, Sarah has created an entertaining, wry and very likeable character, perfect for fans of Jacqueline Winspear's Maisie Dobbs, Jessica Fellowes' Louisa Cannon, and Kerry Greenwood's Phryne Fisher.