Spies, espionage and secrets in an antiquarian bookshop. Author Louise Fein shares the true story behind her propulsive new novel, The London Bookshop Affair,

Send us Fan MailLouise Fein is a bestselling historical fiction writer of books set mainly in the early half of the twentieth century. Her novels explore turbulent times, social change, ideas and themes still relevant today.Her latest release, out this week, The London Bookshop Affair is a is a gripping story of secrets and love set against the backdrop of the Cuban Missile Crisis.In this conversation we get under the skin of historical fiction, chatting about the challenges and joys of research, writing, plotting and routines.  And why books about books have such a hold on our heart.Thank you to our media partner: Family History Zone – a website covering archives, history and genealogy.  Please check then out at www.familyhistory.zone and consider signing up for their free weekly newsletter.