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'This book took my breath away. A masterpiece' SARAH JONES'Riveting and moving' The Australian Women's Weekly'Another soon-to-be classic' Woman's Day'Emotionally compelling' Who Weekly'A gripping page-turner inspired by a true story' New IdeaTwo otherwise ordinary women become spies in WWII France in this sweeping new novel of historical suspense by New York Times bestselling author Kelly Rimmer Twenty-five years after the end of the war, ageing British SOE operative Noah Ainsworth is reflecting on the secret agent who saved his life when a mission went wrong during his perilous, exhilarating years in occupied France. He never knew her real name, nor whether she survived the war. His daughter Charlotte begins a search for answers. What follows is the story of Fleur and Chloe, two otherwise ordinary women who in 1943 are called up by the SOE for deployment in France. Taking enormous risks with very little information or resources, the women have no idea they're at the mercy of a double agent within their ranks who's causing chaos.As Charlotte's search for answers continues, new suspicions are raised about the identity of the double agent, with unsettling clues pointing to her father. From the bestselling Australian author of The Warsaw Orphan, this emotionally compelling novel is inspired by real-life female WWII agents including Violette Szabo and Diana Rowden, whose incredible stories have never before been brought to readers.'Compelling' The Australian'No one writes historical fiction quite like Rimmer. She has delivered another tale that 's spine-tinglingly realistic and will break your heart and steal your breath. Rimmer seamlessly marries her meticulous research with prose that's immediate and relatable ... a superb meditation on courage. I thoroughly recommend it' Better Reading'Fast paced and riveting historical fiction' ReadPlus'Once again, Kelly Rimmer has turned my emotions upside down. With every book of hers I read, I become a more thoughtful and empathetic person' SALLY HEPWORTH'Rimmer is a master at finding a little-known part of a huge topic like World War II and exploring it through fascinating fiction' Herald Sun'The Paris Agent is a gripping read that is guaranteed to stay with you long after you have finished it' Canberra Weekly