Is there such a genre as cozy spy thriller? Like a cozy mystery but spies? Well, if not this is the inaugural book in the genre because that's exactly what this is. While the execution of that wasn't always perfect, I was entertained. Beyond that I enjoyed the character studies and the contemplation of how one life affects another. I didn't think this was quite as good as [b:The Chilbury Ladies' Choir|30269104|The Chilbury Ladies' Choir|Jennifer Ryan|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1471277745l/30269104._SY75_.jpg|49487343], the author's previous novel, but I'm definitely here for whatever Ms. Ryan publishes in the future.