2007 book 4

William Boyd's Restless
This riveting story focuses on a young British woman, Ruth, in the 70s whose mother reveals that she worked for the British Secret Service during World War II. The mother's story is interwoven with Ruth's own, as she tries to come to terms with her mother's secrets. The book's jacket description makes it seem more dramatic than it actually is, which worked for me. Although her mother's tale is full of intrigue, I liked that Ruth's was more of a normal life. It's a nice balance. Anyway, I really enjoyed this--A.