Northern Spy

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Tessa, a producer at the BBC's Belfast bureau, is at work when news breaks of a robbery linked to the IRA, which, despite the Good Friday agreement, still looms large in daily life with bomb threats and police activity. Shockingly, Tessa sees her sister Marian on the screen, donning a black mask. The police suspect Marian has joined the IRA, but Tessa knows this can't be true; they were raised to oppose such violence and have attended peace vigils together. Moreover, Marian is supposed to be on vacation by the sea, and Tessa just spoke with her. As the truth about Marian's situation unfolds, Tessa faces a harrowing choice between her principles and her family, as well as between passivity and taking action. The stakes rise as she navigates this dangerous path, with her greatest fear being the safety of her infant son, whom she loves more than anything. This gripping and beautifully crafted narrative explores themes of family, terror, motherhood, betrayal, and the profound human costs of an enduring conflict, solidifying Flynn Berry's reputation as a masterful author in the realm of crime and suspense.