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“If you love a mystery, then you’ll devour [Northern Spy].... I loved this thrill ride of a book.” (Reese Witherspoon

“A chilling, gorgeously written tale…Berry keeps the tension almost unbearably high.” –The New York Times Book Review)

The acclaimed author of Under the Harrow and A Double Life returns with her most riveting novel to date: the story of two sisters who become entangled with the IRA

A producer at the BBC and mother to a new baby, Tessa is at work in Belfast one day when the news of another raid comes on the air. The IRA may have gone underground in the two decades since the Good Friday Agreement, but they never really went away, and lately bomb threats, security checkpoints, and helicopters floating ominously over the city have become features of everyday life. As the news reporter requests the public's help in locating those responsible for the robbery, security footage reveals Tessa's sister, Marian, pulling a black ski mask over her face. 

The police believe Marian has joined the IRA, but Tessa is convinced she must have been abducted or coerced; the sisters have always opposed the violence enacted in the name of uniting Ireland. And besides, Marian is vacationing on the north coast. Tessa just spoke to her yesterday.

When the truth about Marian comes to light, Tessa is faced with impossible choices that will test the limits of her ideals, the bonds of her family, her notions of right and wrong, and her identity as a sister and a mother. Walking an increasingly perilous road, she wants nothing more than to protect the one person she loves more fiercely than her sister: her infant son, Finn. 

Riveting, atmospheric, and exquisitely written, Northern Spy is at once a heart-pounding story of the contemporary IRA and a moving portrait of sister- and motherhood, and of life in a deeply divided society.

In the captivating novel "Northern Spy" by Flynn Berry, readers are transported to a world of espionage, deception, and high-stakes intrigue. This thrilling tale follows the journey of Tessa, a skilled intelligence officer caught in a dangerous game of betrayal and international conspiracy.

Tessa's life takes an unexpected turn when she is tasked with a seemingly routine mission to recover stolen secrets from a notorious Russian spy ring. However, as she delves deeper into the operation, she stumbles upon a web of lies and hidden agendas that threaten to upend everything she thought she knew.

With her sharp intellect and unwavering determination, Tessa navigates a treacherous landscape of deception, navigating through shadowy corners of the international intelligence community. As she races against time to uncover the truth, she finds herself questioning her own loyalties and the motives of those she once trusted.

Amidst a backdrop of political intrigue and espionage, Tessa's path intertwines with a diverse cast of characters, each harboring secrets and playing their own roles in the larger conspiracy. From enigmatic informants to cunning double agents, Tessa must decipher their intentions and motives in order to stay one step ahead.

"Northern Spy" is a gripping and suspenseful read that delves into the intricate world of espionage, where trust is a fleeting commodity and betrayal lurks around every corner. Flynn Berry masterfully weaves a tale of intrigue and deception, keeping readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.