Friday, 25 October 2024

Review - Operation Tulip by Deborah Swift

Operation Tulip by Deborah Swift
Publisher:
HQ Digital
Release date: 12 September 2024
Back cover blurb: Holland, 1944: Undercover British agent Nancy Callaghan has been given her toughest case yet. A key member of the Dutch resistance has been captured, and Nancy must play the role of a wealthy Nazi to win over a notorious SS officer, Detlef Keller, and gain crucial information. England: Coding expert Tom Lockwood is devastated that the Allies have failed to push back the Nazis, leaving Northern Holland completely cut off from the rest of Europe, and him from his beloved Nancy. Desperate to rescue the love of his life, Tom devises Operation Tulip, a plan to bring Nancy home. But as Nancy infiltrates the Dutch SS, she finds herself catching the eye of an even more senior member of the Party. Is Nancy in too deep, or can Tom reach her before she gets caught?







I love Deborah Swift's writing style, and this novel is no exception. 

Operation Tulip is the third novel in this series, I have had the pleasure of reading the others, but this could easily be read as a standalone if you haven't.

Holland 1944 - Undercover British Agent Nancy Callaghan has found herself in the middle of the high class Nazi's and Dutch SS masquerading as a wealthy widow, keen to catch the eye of an eligible officer.

But it is no ordinary officer who Nancy must entice. Oberstleutnant Keller is known for being lonely and on the lookout for a wife. He could be the key to uncovering Nazi secrets that will help the allies win the war.

Enter Danique Koopman, Nancy's alter ego. Well dressed, charming, perfect for catching an officer's eye.

Unfortunately Detlef Keller is a clumsy oaf of a man, a hopeless drunk, and after a disastrous first 'date', Nancy is 'rescued' by his senior officer SS Oberfuhrer Schneider.

She is mortified and frightened, but sees it for the opportunity it is. If she can get close to an even higher ranking officer then she may find it easier to gather the intelligence she needs.

But Fritz Schneider is not stupid, and when he digs into Danique's background, he has questions that he wants answers to.

Will Nancy be able to provide satisfactory responses, or will she put her own life in even more danger?

Meanwhile in London, Nancy's fiancée Tom is getting restless. Doing (as he sees it) nothing whilst his beloved is in terrible danger. How can he assist Nancy without endangering them both?

There are several tense moments in this novel that are handled beautifully, but will leave you holding your breathe. Highly recommended. 

Operation Tulip is available now via Amazon online and all good book shops.

Thank You to the publishers who approved my request via netgalley in exchange for an honest review. 

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