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Historical Fiction · 2011 · PG-13

The time in between

by María Dueñas

A Spanish dressmaker weaves secrets into haute couture as a spy during World War II.

For14+GenreHistorical FictionLength672 pagesRead time~15 hours

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Violence

Some

Wartime danger and some violence related to the Nazi occupation

Language

Barely any

Minimal profanity

Sexual Content

Some

Romantic relationships with some physical intimacy; not explicit

Substance Use

Barely any

Minimal substance use

Emotional Intensity

Some

Tension of living a double life as a spy creates ongoing psychological pressure

What this book is about

This sweeping historical novel follows a seamstress drawn into wartime espionage in Morocco and Spain. Wartime danger and romantic content are both present. Some violence related to war and Nazi occupation. A rich, literary thriller.

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Wartime violence and Nazi occupation themes

Romantic content and relationships

Espionage and double-identity themes

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