The Parrot Cage

The Threaded Dances #1

by Daphne Wright

A fast moving tale of danger and quiet heroism. Britain in 1940; for Gerry, Flixe, Annie and Ming Alderbrook the war has transformed their lives. The sisters make their way to London, facing the terror of the Blitz and the difficulties of life when everything is rationed. Three of them come into the orbit of Peter Suvarov, the charismatic chief of a secret intelligence department. Manipulative and ruthless, yet dangerously attractive and sometimes kind, he alienates yet fascinates them all - at bitter cost to each other.

Hardcover

First published January 1, 2012

About the author

Daphne Wright is a historical novelist with a special interest in the way wars have liberated women. Born in London, she worked in publishing for ten years before becoming a writer. After six historical novels, she turned to crime under the pseudonym of Natasha Cooper. She now divides her time between the city and the Somerset Levels.

Reviews

[Kirsty · Rating 2 out of 5]

Whilst I did not enjoy this as much as I had thought I would, it still makes an interesting read to take on holiday. I read much of it whilst I was in Malta a good few years ago, and certainly found myself engrossed in some portions of it. Some of The Parrot Cage is very well written and seemed to have been meticulously planned out, but at times it felt overly predictable, and the way in which things occurred was unlikely. The entire cast of characters sadly felt a little lacklustre to me.

[Happpy Flower · Rating 2 out of 5]

I liked the characters, and the setting was well described, but it was pretty‘light’ as war stories go. Any tragedy was related third-hand and there was little angst when it struck. The big ‘’mission’ made little sense. All wrapped up a little too neatly at the end.

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bought this book in London years ago and just reread it. Three English sisters involved in secret work during World War II, all for the same fascinating man. Really good story and atmosphere.

[Pedro V Hernández Serrano · Rating 4 out of 5]

It could really fit into a WWII-Drama Netflix Serie, you easily can fall for one of the three Alderbrook sisters. You might have to hate yet admire Suvarov, delightful