Will appeal to fans of Libba Bray.” - Kirkus Reviews Praise for BORN OF ILLUSION: “Characterization is a strength in this first-person narrative, in which the setting, New York City in the 1920s, is so richly drawn as to become a character in itself …. “Young fans of spy thrillers…will devour this book.” - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) “[An edgy, taut thriller.” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “A fast-paced thriller with a smart, savvy heroine at its heart.” - Booklist “A taut and swiftly paced historical spy mystery, filled with suspense and surprising plot twists.A great fit for fans of Elizabeth Wein’s Code Name Verity.” - School Library Journal “A slow-burning tale of espionage and deceit that explores the complexities and moral uncertainties of war.” - Kirkus Reviews for them both?Ī thrilling story of one girl's journey into a deadly world of spy craft and betrayal-with unforgettable consequences. In a place where personal politics are treacherously entangled in wartime policy, can Sam find Velvet before it's too late.

To make matters worse she must fight a forbidden attraction to the enemy-a dangerously handsome German guard. Deep undercover in the court of Kaiser Wilhelm II, Sam must navigate the labyrinthine palace and its many glamorous-and secretive-residents to complete her assignment. Her acceptance leads her straight into the heart of enemy territory on a mission to extract the most valuable British spy embedded in Germany, known only as Velvet. When Sam is asked to join the famed women's spy group La Dame Blanche, she's torn-while this could be an unbelievable adventure, how can she abandon her mother, who has already lost a husband? But when her handlers reveal shocking news, Sam realizes she can't refuse the exciting and dangerous opportunity. After her father disappears on a diplomatic mission, she continues their studies of languages, mathematics, and complex puzzles, hoping to make him proud. In the midst of World War I, seventeen-year-old Sam follows in their footsteps, serving her country from the homefront as a messenger for the intelligence organization MI5. Samantha Donaldson's family has always done its duty for the British Crown.

Perfect for fans of Jennifer Donnelly and Libba Bray comes this page-turning historical spy thriller from Teri Brown, author of the Born of Illusion series.

Born of Illusion by Teri Brown