Midnight on the Scottish Shore is extremely clever.

The only way Dutch native Cilla van der Zee can escape the horrors of war and the increasingly powerful Nazi party, is to train as a spy for them. Deployed swiftly, Cilla intends seek sanctuary with her aunt. Unfortunately she’s caught by Navy Lt Lachlan Mackenzie and faces death as a spy. Instead, the authorities force Cilla to work as a double agent with Lachlan as her handler.

After betrayal by his brother left Lachlan tainted, he wants nothing to do with Cilla, but over the weeks his defenses wear down. But how, with a backdrop of war, could a spy and a man fighting for his reputation ever trust each other?

Sarah Sundin’s work screams of meticulous research. Her characters leap from the pages and scream of authenticity. The plot is taut and clever and kept me guessing and reading late into the night. This book is perfect for anyone who loves the World War II era.

I received a copy of Midnight on the Scottish Shore from the publisher via NetGalley. The opinions are my own.