A Covert Affair

Focusing on Julia and Paul Child's involvement with the Office of Strategic Services, the narrative explores their roles during the intense McCarthy-era spy hunt in the 1950s. It presents a vivid portrayal of the idealistic individuals recruited into the OSS, detailing their experiences in political warfare across distant locations. The book offers a unique glimpse into the lives of these citizen spies, highlighting the complexities and challenges they faced during a tumultuous period in American history.