The Spy Wore Red

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Summary: This was a lot of fun!
Review: And the amazing thing is that all of it happened in real life! I mean, this is movie stuff - pure drama, great pace, witty dialogue and very strong, very interesting characters. With all the glamor of titles and good looks, and all the excitement of quick thinking and dangerous enemies! This is really very delightful and easy to read, once you start, you can't really stop for longer than a food break until you're done! I warn you as one reader to another, that you will irritate family and friends by shutting yourself up with it, and you won't get any sleep became you'll be too awake and forget the time in all the action! Very recommended, do read this!

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Summary: A Game Gal
Review: From nice Catholic college girl/ Manhatten model to society spy in Nazi-infested Spain (with a matador for a beau) to proper wife of a Spanish Grandee: this is a woman every bit as strong and heroic as her WWII brothers. Code-named Tiger, she is the Right Stuff. And yet she manages to convey a sort of Mary Tyler Moore edge as she faces the stomach-churning dangers in operations which did not end in 1945 or after her marriage. Her "cover" mustn't be much good anymore, but while she faced assassins in this account, a sequel called "The Spy Went Dancing" has her using her access to high Spanish society to identify stolen art work after the war and trace connections between ex-Nazis and the international underworld, including Soviet opportunists. Among her intimates was the late Duchess of Windsor (quite the player herself!) This is one lady who need never retire! I hope she will keep reporting to her eager readers from time to time.

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Summary: A Spanish teacher recommends "The Spy Wore Red"...to ALL!
Review: I have never read a book twice, but I read this one twice. The first time I read this book was in 1987. I later read "The Spy Wore Silk" and "The Spy Went Dancing". I loved them all, but The Spy Wore Red is my favorite. I just recently read this book again (May 2002), and really enjoyed it more the second time around. The book is fast paced, never boring, and a real page turner. It is hard to believe this is a true story. It has an incredible ending - one of the best endings in any book I have ever read. I would love to meet the Countess of Romanones Aline. She has to be one of the most fascinating women in history. I highly suggest reading it - you will not be disappointed.

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Summary: One of my Top Ten Favorite Books
Review: I have never read a book twice, but I read this one twice. The first time I read this book was in 1987. I later read "The Spy Wore Silk" and "The Spy Went Dancing". I loved them all, but The Spy Wore Red is my favorite. I just recently read this book again (May 2002), and really enjoyed it more the second time around. The book is fast paced, never boring, and a real page turner. It is hard to believe this is a true story. I would love to meet the Countess of Romanones Aline. She has to be one of the most fascinating women in history. I highly suggest reading it - you will not be disappointed.

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Summary: One of my Top Ten Favorite Books
Review: I have never read a book twice, but I read this one twice. The first time I read this book was in 1987. I later read "The Spy Wore Silk" and "The Spy Went Dancing". I loved them all, but The Spy Wore Red is my favorite. I just recently read this book again (May 2002), and really enjoyed it more the second time around. The book is fast paced, never boring, and a real page turner. It is hard to believe this is a true story. I would love to meet the Countess of Romanones Aline. She has to be one of the most fascinating women in history. I highly suggest reading it - you will not be disappointed.

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Summary: This is one of the best books I have ever read!!!
Review: I have never read a more interesting book! The story is also amazingly true! I am definately going to read the other books.

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Summary: Excellent! You will love it!
Review: I loved this book. Most importantly, anyone reading it will understand that SOCIALIZING WAS THE JOB Aline Griffith had to do. I was upset to read the Editorial review from the Library Journal where the author of the editorial sneers at the fact that the former Ms. Griffith was socializing so much in Madrid during her assignment.

I lived in Madrid thirty five years after the time the Countess recounts. Her account and vivid description unveiled for me a city gone for ever, one however, clearly discernible when I was there. Thank you Countess de Romanones for this wonderful treat!

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Summary: "The Spy Wore Red"
Review: I read this book while on a boat. I could not sleep until I read the last page. The Countess wrote a vivid account of her activities which drew me into the pages and in every place she was during this period of her life. It was exciting and sometimes breath taking because of how she would place herself in danger to do the best job she could, and she WAS GOOD!! I also had the privlege of seeing her on a "Talk Show" in Seattle, Wa. USA. What a charming lady she is. Would like to read it again but my book sank with the boat. Long after I was off the boat. P.S. No one got hurt. Would like loaner. [e-mail]

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Summary: "The Spy Wore Red"
Review: I read this book while on a boat. I could not sleep until I read the last page. The Countess wrote a vivid account of her activities which drew me into the pages and in every place she was during this period of her life. It was exciting and sometimes breath taking because of how she would place herself in danger to do the best job she could, and she WAS GOOD!! I also had the privlege of seeing her on a "Talk Show" in Seattle, Wa. USA. What a charming lady she is. Would like to read it again but my book sank with the boat. Long after I was off the boat. P.S. No one got hurt. Would like loaner. [e-mail]

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Summary: An Awesome Book!
Review: I really enjoyed reading this book. It was extremely interesting. My enjoyment was enhanced by the fact that it was based on real events.