“An intriguing look at the life and adventures of a remarkable woman…Clever Girl is not only an insightful biography of an extraordinary American woman but a thrilling character-driven drama.”
-San Francisco Chronicle

“Kessler’s story of Bentley the woman is superb, bringing to life the loneliness, the fear and the thrill of her life as spy and anti-spy.”
-Seattle Times

“Spellbinding.”
-Library Journal

“In this compelling and comprehensive biography, Kessler masterfully explores and exposes the myriad, competing facets of Bentley’s tumultuous life. Whether she was lover or naif, patriot or spy, Bentley’s various crises-of-conscience would ultimately bring down individuals and nearly topple a nation.”
-Booklist

“A gripping book. Bentley’s story is quite remarkable.”
-National Post (Canada)

“A well-paced and sympathetic chronicle.”
-Boston Globe

“Impressively researched…the mystery of Elizabeth Bentley is what keeps the reader turning the pages.”
-Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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