I just loved this book put on a smile on my face Libby Page, The Lido
Naturally funny page turning, smart and sassy Helen Lederer, comedian, author and founder of the CWIP Prize
Fresh and different and skilfully written Yomi Adekoke, Slay in Your Lane
Vicky Turnbull has never regretted giving up her career for family life in the suburbs. And apart from being outstandingly good at paintball, no one would ever know that in a past life she was an undercover spy and has been trained to kill a man with her bare hands. Not even her husband, and certainly not the other mums at the school gate.
But beneath the school runs and bake sales, Vicky had never quite said goodbye to the past. So, when a newcomer on the PTA sets alarms bells ringing and MI5 comes calling, shes determined to prove that despite her expanding waistline and love of pink gin, shes still every bit the cold-eyed special operative.
When the assignment gets uncomfortably close to home, Vicky must decide if she has got what the job takes after all, and if home is really where her heart is
Very funny Grace Campbell, comedian and author of Amazing Disgrace
**Tinker, Tailor, Schoolmum, Spy: A Hilarious Mashup of Domesticity and Espionage!** Dive into the uproariously funny world of Vicky Turnbull in Faye Brann's award-winning novel, *Tinker, Tailor, Schoolmum, Spy*. Winner of the Comedy Women in Print Prize, this book offers a fresh and relatable take on the life of a suburban mum with a seriously surprising past. Forget your typical PTA meetings and bake sales, because Vicky's world is about to get a whole lot more complicated, and a whole lot funnier! Vicky seems like your average suburban mum, navigating the trials and tribulations of school runs, playdates, and the never-ending quest for the perfect cupcake recipe. She's happily traded her former career for family life, or so it seems. Unbeknownst to her husband, her fellow mums, and pretty much everyone she knows, Vicky harbors a secret: she used to be a highly trained undercover spy, skilled in the art of espionage and capable of taking down a target with her bare hands. Those days of covert operations and international intrigue are long gone... or are they? When a suspicious newcomer joins the Parent-Teacher Association, alarm bells start ringing in Vicky's head. Could this seemingly innocuous individual pose a threat to her family and community? Just as she's trying to dismiss her concerns as post-partum paranoia, MI5 comes knocking, drawing Vicky back into the world she thought she'd left behind. Now, Vicky must juggle her responsibilities as a wife and mother with the demands of a top-secret mission. Can she still handle the pressure of espionage while dealing with expanding waistlines and a penchant for pink gin? Determined to prove that she's still got what it takes, Vicky embarks on a hilarious and action-packed adventure that will test her skills, her loyalties, and her sanity. As the assignment gets dangerously close to home, Vicky is forced to confront some tough questions. Is she truly cut out for this life anymore? And more importantly, is her heart truly set on the domestic bliss she's worked so hard to create? *Tinker, Tailor, Schoolmum, Spy* is more than just a laugh-out-loud comedy; it's a clever and heartwarming exploration of identity, motherhood, and the enduring power of the past. Faye Brann expertly blends genres, creating a unique and engaging read that will appeal to fans of humorous fiction, women's fiction, and spy thrillers alike. With sharp wit, relatable characters, and a plot that keeps you guessing, this novel is guaranteed to put a smile on your face. **Praise for *Tinker, Tailor, Schoolmum, Spy*** * "I just loved this book put on a smile on my face" - Libby Page, author of The Lido * "Naturally funny page turning, smart and sassy" - Helen Lederer, comedian, author, and founder of the CWIP Prize * "Fresh and different and skillfully written" - Yomi Adekoke, author of Slay in Your Lane * "Very funny" - Grace Campbell, comedian and author of Amazing Disgrace Get your copy of *Tinker, Tailor, Schoolmum, Spy* today and discover the secret life of a suburban super-spy! Perfect for fans of Marian Keyes, Sophie Kinsella, and anyone who enjoys a good laugh.