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An NPR Best Book of the Year "Gripping, subtle, magnificently written." —The New York Times Book Review
"A delectable page-turner . . . Vera Kelly introduces a fascinating new spy to literature’s mystery canon—one we hope sticks around long beyond this snappy, intimate debut." —Entertainment Weekly
New York City, 1962. Vera Kelly is struggling to make rent and blend into the underground gay scene in Greenwich Village. She's working night shifts at a radio station when her quick wits, sharp tongue, and technical skills get her noticed by a recruiter for the CIA. Next thing she knows she's in Argentina, tasked with wiretapping a congressman and infiltrating a group of student activists in Buenos Aires. As Vera becomes more and more enmeshed with the young radicals, the fragile local government begins to split at the seams. When a betrayal leaves her stranded in the wake of a coup, Vera learns the Cold War makes for strange and unexpected bedfellows, and she's forced to take extreme measures to save herself. An exhilarating page-turner and perceptive coming-of-age story, Who Is Vera Kelly? introduces an original, wry, and whip-smart female spy for the twenty-first century.
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Experience a thrilling journey back to New York City in 1962 with Who Is Vera Kelly? This award-winning novel takes you on a wild ride as Vera Kelly navigates her way through the underground gay scene of Greenwich Village. Gripping, subtle, and magnificently written, this book has been recognized as a masterpiece by The New York Times Book Review. Get ready to meet a fascinating new spy who will captivate your imagination and leave you hungry for more.
Are you tired of the same old spy stories? Look no further than Vera Kelly, the refreshing new addition to literature's mystery canon. A delectable page-turner, Vera Kelly brings something entirely new to the genre. With her quick wits, sharp tongue, and technical skills, Vera catches the attention of the CIA and finds herself in Argentina on a dangerous mission. She must navigate wiretapping a congressman and infiltrating a group of student activists, all while the fragile local government teeters on the brink of collapse. Get ready for a thrilling ride as Vera learns that the Cold War can bring together the most unexpected allies and forces her to take extreme measures to survive.
Who Is Vera Kelly? is not just a gripping spy novel; it's also a perceptive coming-of-age story that will resonate with readers of all ages. As Vera becomes more enmeshed with the young radicals in Buenos Aires, she embarks on a personal journey of self-discovery. This captivating tale explores the complexities of identity, loyalty, and personal sacrifice. Brace yourself for an exhilarating page-turner that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.
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