Daughter of Spies: Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
Oct 2022 · Pact Press
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A daughter uncovers wartime secrets and family lies in this poignant memoir. Elizabeth Winthrop Alsop delves into the life of her mother, Tish Alsop, a British war bride who navigated the glamorous yet secretive world of 1950s Washington. Raised on family legends, Elizabeth discovers a reality far removed from the spotlight, marked by her mother's hidden work as an MI5 decoding agent and the unspoken tensions within their prominent family.
Explore the complexities of a mother-daughter relationship shaped by wartime espionage, social expectations, and personal struggles. This memoir offers:
- A glimpse into the exclusive Georgetown Set during the Cold War.
- An intimate portrayal of a woman's battle with alcoholism and dementia.
- A daughter's quest to understand her mother's guarded past and its impact on their family.
Perfect for readers of biography, history, and memoirs exploring family dynamics and untold stories of the 20th century.
A daughter uncovers wartime secrets and family lies in this poignant memoir. Elizabeth Winthrop Alsop delves into the life of her mother, Tish Alsop, a British war bride who navigated the glamorous yet secretive world of 1950s Washington. Raised on family legends, Elizabeth discovers a reality fa...
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ELIZABETH WINTHROP ALSOP (www.elizabethwinthropalsop.com), is the author of over sixty works of fiction for all ages, including the novels Island Justice and In My Mother's House. Robert Stone selected her short story, "The Golden Darters", for Best American Short Stories. Her fantasy novels for children, The Castle in the Attic and The Battle for the Castle, are considered classics of the genre. Daughter of Spies is her first memoir.
ELIZABETH WINTHROP ALSOP (www.elizabethwinthropalsop.com), is the author of over sixty works of fiction for all ages, including the novels Island Justice and In My Mother's House. Robert Stone selected her short story, "The Golden Darters", for Best American Short Stories. Her fantasy novels for ...
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