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When Aline Griffith was born in a quiet suburban New York hamlet, no one had any idea that she would go on to live "a life of glamour and danger that Ingrid Bergman only played at in Notorious" (Time) . As the US enters the Second World War, the young college graduate is desperate to aid in the war effort, but no one is interested in a bright-eyed young woman whose only career experience is modeling clothes. Aline's life changes when, at a dinner party, she meets a man named Frank Ryan and reveals how desperately she wants to do her part for her country. Within a few weeks, he helps her join the Office of Strategic Services - forerunner of the CIA. With a code name and expert training under her belt, she is sent to Spain to be a coder, but is soon given the additional assignment of infiltrating the upper echelons of society, mingling with high-ranking officials, diplomats, and titled Europeans, any of whom could be an enemy agent.
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12/30/22 - Thrilled to announce that Barnes & Noble has chosen THE WATCHMAKER'S DAUGHTER as one of its 12 nonfiction books for its 2023 reading guide! BN has been very kind to me this year (THE PRINCESS SPY was their Sept. Nonfiction Book of the Month) !Early reviews for THE WATCHMAKER'S DAUGHTER:"Loftis ... turns up diaries and letters from others in ten Boom's circle as well as a trove of photographs that enable him to tell a detailed, moving story. ... A solid addition to the literature about these heroes. ... A story of unbelievable suffering and courage that deserves to be told. " ?Kirkus Reviews"The courageous life and deep religious faith of WWII Dutch resistance member Corrie ten Boom (1892-1983) are recounted in this immersive biography from bestseller Loftis. ... This is a well-researched and often captivating portrait of a remarkable woman. " ?Publishers Weekly"An inspiring World War II story of courage and daring. ... Loftis deftly interweaves ten Boom's compelling tale with excerpts from the writings of two young women living just miles away - Anne Frank and Audrey Hepburn - to drive home the peril, grief, and spirit of resistance that surged through the occupied Netherlands. A well-researched, vivid, inspiring book that reminds us both of the power of resistance, and of the capacity of good people to stand up against evil in history's darkest hours. " ?New York Times bestselling author Kristin Harmel"Through impeccable research and exquisite attention to detail, Larry Loftis brings readers the incredible true story of Corrie ten Boom, the first licensed female watchmaker in Holland, who risked everything to provide sanctuary for Jews and refugees during Nazi occupation in World War II. The Watchmaker's Daughter is an emotional and inspiring account of resistance that ultimately offers lessons in the power of faith and forgiveness, and reminds us all that out of darkness comes light. "?Jack Carr, Navy SEAL Sniper and #1 New York Times bestselling author "Larry Loftis always delivers! Like his other bestsellers, The Watchmaker's Daughter brims with intrigue, derring-do, and narrative thrills. Corrie is a heroine for the ages: brave, intelligent, and shining with a spiritual light that never falters, even in the darkest of times. "?Neal Bascomb, New York Times bestselling author More soon ...Happy New Year, everyone!Larry
