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Spy in a Little Black Dress
Inspired by an actual letter in the John F. Kennedy Library written by Jackie and revealing her job offer from the newly formed CIA
When young Jackie Bouvier receives her second assignment from the CIA, she knows it will go better than her first. She managed to survive the Paris job-while looking her best in Givenchy, no less-but now she's completed her official CIA traini...more
When young Jackie Bouvier receives her second assignment from the CIA, she knows it will go better than her first. She managed to survive the Paris job-while looking her best in Givenchy, no less-but now she's completed her official CIA traini...more
Paperback, 352 pages
Published
October 2nd 2012
by Grand Central Publishing
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Who is like me and loves a little injection of chick lit and mystery now again ? What's even cooler is the fact that it is inspired by a true tale ? Maxine Kenneth brings to us Book #2 in the Spy in a LBD series starring the wonderful Jackie "O" - the now Mrs Kennedy. However before she become Jackie Kennedy , she was Miss Jacqueline Bouvair , a new recruit for the newly formed CIA or so the story tells . This book is inspired by a true story which was discovered in the form of a letter from Jac...more
Spy in a Little Black Dress was fun to read. I never would have thought of Jackie as a spy for the CIA. She always seemed just too refined to be in those situations. But I guess that was the whole idea...to surprise the reader with the complete story. I have always been a fan of detective and spy stories. I loved that the treasure hunt was thrown in too.
I was married the same year President Kennedy was assassinated. My husband was in Germany in the Army when Jack Kennedy gave his "I am a Berlin...more
I was married the same year President Kennedy was assassinated. My husband was in Germany in the Army when Jack Kennedy gave his "I am a Berlin...more
My full review on Literary Inklings
The story weaves history with fiction in a way that feels completely new, taking liberties as a necessity to explore the many scenarios Jackie could have found herself in. The reader is pulled deeply into the era with the appearances of artistic icons and the plethora of pop culture references that reflect life in the ‘50s. Even the historical timeline plays a central role in eliciting humor and engagement from the reader, as we see nuggets of thoughts from Jac...more
The story weaves history with fiction in a way that feels completely new, taking liberties as a necessity to explore the many scenarios Jackie could have found herself in. The reader is pulled deeply into the era with the appearances of artistic icons and the plethora of pop culture references that reflect life in the ‘50s. Even the historical timeline plays a central role in eliciting humor and engagement from the reader, as we see nuggets of thoughts from Jac...more
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This is the sequel to 'Paris to Die For', an amusing "What If?" book about Jackie Bouvier, before she was Jackie Kennedy, as agent of the newly formed Central Intelligence Agency. In the first book Jackie met with a potential Russian defector, flirted with a French photographer, became ensconced in the plight of an exiled princess, and made a date with an up and coming congressman from Massachusetts. In the sequel we are in for more of the same.
Jacequline Lee Bouvier has just returned to her st...more
Jacequline Lee Bouvier has just returned to her st...more
This was a GoodReads giveaway.
Sorry to report that this particular copy had a printer's issue with pages 264 and 273. Both of these pages were barely legible with about 20 % totally illegible. Just needed to do some creative guessing. If I had purchased it, I would be asking for a replacement.
I had not previously read the first book in the series. I am very interested so I will be running out to find a copy. As I expected with an historical slant, the story likes to weave in historic events and...more
Sorry to report that this particular copy had a printer's issue with pages 264 and 273. Both of these pages were barely legible with about 20 % totally illegible. Just needed to do some creative guessing. If I had purchased it, I would be asking for a replacement.
I had not previously read the first book in the series. I am very interested so I will be running out to find a copy. As I expected with an historical slant, the story likes to weave in historic events and...more
Jan 18, 2013
Meredith
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommended to Meredith by:
Tina Falkner
Shelves:
detective,
fiction,
historical-fiction,
intrigue,
mystery,
novel-of-manners,
reporter,
resourceful-women,
road-trip,
romance,
series,
fluff
It was fun fluff. There were two plots that start out as completely separate - hidden treasure and Fidel Casto, and yet somehow they end up coming together. There's a sweet, almost innocent, romance between Jackie and her Cuban contact. And there's clothes, definitely clothes.
The one thing that did bother me was Jackie's CIA cover being a reporter. One of the no-no in international relations is having journalists not only cover the news but acting on behalf of their government. It's why we end u...more
The one thing that did bother me was Jackie's CIA cover being a reporter. One of the no-no in international relations is having journalists not only cover the news but acting on behalf of their government. It's why we end u...more
My Review:
I completely loved this book. First, my daughter would tell you that I am not a history buff. But this book was so fun to read and to fantasize about how things might have turned out had Jackie did some of the things within these pages of this book. I can remember reading things about her while I was growing up, such a beautiful lady who was the model for every woman in America. So to read a book like this was so awesome!
There is mystery, suspense, fun, love, what if's and much much m...more
I completely loved this book. First, my daughter would tell you that I am not a history buff. But this book was so fun to read and to fantasize about how things might have turned out had Jackie did some of the things within these pages of this book. I can remember reading things about her while I was growing up, such a beautiful lady who was the model for every woman in America. So to read a book like this was so awesome!
There is mystery, suspense, fun, love, what if's and much much m...more
Jackie is on the run in yet another country. She works for the CIA and often this means her life is in danger. Her boss sent her to Cuba to see if a new upstart, Fidel Castro, is going to be a detriment to the USA. But once there she is involved in solving a treasure map and rescuing a new friend.
The cast of famous characters is endless. The plot is twisted and exciting. The premise for this book was not something I'd imagined, but it was easy to believe. It was a lot of fun to follow the autho...more
The cast of famous characters is endless. The plot is twisted and exciting. The premise for this book was not something I'd imagined, but it was easy to believe. It was a lot of fun to follow the autho...more
I truly appreciate receiving this complimentary copy of Spy in a Little Black Dress from Goodreads First Reads. What an entertaining tale about the world of the CIA! Jackie Bouvier, a novice CIA agent, often finds herself jumping from the frying pan into the fire. I thoroughly enjoyed the roller coaster ride with Jackie in this James Bond-type read as she hobnobs with well-known political figures and celebrities in the entertainment realm. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who wan...more
I am always excited to start reading a new smart action story and I was thrilled after I finished the first chapter of this book! I especially enjoyed how fast paced and smart the story is. Her trip to Cuba is intriguing. I stayed a little past my usual bedtime because I was engrossed with Jackie's exciting life.
I received this book through the First Reads giveaway program on Goodreads. Review to follow!
it was different than I am use to reading but I finished it. I enjoyed the twist and turns of the spy Jackie. the other characters were interesting too.
This was a fun read. I enjoyed my "trip" to Cuba with Jackie Bouvier(aka Jackie Kennedy) I especially liked her encounter with the crocodiles. She made a fun spy. Maxine Kenneth came up with a great plot line.
I received this book for free from the goodreads firstreads giveaway. I loved this book, the idea of Jackie as a CIA operative is unusual and at the same time completely believable. I would recommend this book to fans of spy novels of all kinds.
Using former first lady as main character gave this one some extra zip. Clever use of plot line & expansion of characters was a plus.
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Cute, clever, and a fun, fast read.
Another great "Jackie" read.
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