Secrets We Kept (Prescott) - Book Reviews

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A gorgeous and romantic feast of a novel anchored by a cast of indelible secretaries.
New York Times


Enthralling…. This is the rare page-turner with prose that's as wily as its plot.
Vogue


Proto-feminist Mad Men transposed to the world of international espionage—all midcentury style and intrigue set against real, indelible history.
Entertainment Weekly


(Starred review) [T]riumphant…. Through lucid images and vibrant storytelling, Prescott creates an edgy postfeminist vision of the Cold War… for a smart, lively page-turner. This debut shines as spy story, publication thriller, and historical romance with a twist.
Publishers Weekly


(Starred review) [W]th alternating dramatic plots involving spies and espionage, many fascinating characters (both historical and fictional) from East and West, and a gifted writer and storyteller to tie it all together…  with astonishing assurance. —Leslie Patterson, Rehoboth, MA
Library Journal


(Starred review) Prescott’s debut far surpasses the typical genre fare.… Cold War buffs or those familiar with Pasternak’s tour-de-force and its adaptations will find this book especially enticing. Those new to the story will still be intrigued, and perhaps want to seek out the original. —Joan Curbow
Booklist


(Starred review) Inspired by the true story of the role of Dr. Zhivago in the Cold War: a novel… [on] grand passions on both sides.… [T]he Western portions of the book… really sing. An intriguing and little-known chapter of literary history is brought to life with brio.
Kirkus Reviews