About the Author

Larry Loftis is the New York Times and international bestselling author of the nonfiction spy thrillers, Code Name: Lise—The True Story of the Woman Who Became WWII’s Most Highly Decorated Spy, and Into the Lion's Mouth: The True Story of Dusko Popov—World War II Spy, Patriot, and the Real-Life Inspiration for James Bond, which have been published in multiple languages around the world. Prior to becoming a full-time writer, Mr. Loftis was a corporate attorney and adjunct professor of law. He can be found on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and at LarryLoftis.com.

Reviews

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES, WALL STREET JOURNAL, AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER

Florida Book Awards bronze medal
Featured on Today
What to Read in 2021 by The Washington Post
A Wall Street Journal monthly pick

"[A] real life espionage thriller…Fast-paced, edgy and highly engaging.” —The Wall Street Journal

“The Princess Spy is one of the most glamorous and thrilling espionage tales ever told." —Vannessa Cronin, Amazon Book Review

“Loftis, a historian who’s written two previous nonfiction spy thrillers, delivers a rich, deeply researched account of Griffith’s espionage escapades.” —Washington Post

“Filled with glamour, glitz, and mysterious characters...Sumptuous...A lively history of a spirited woman.” —Kirkus Reviews

“An entertaining biography [with a] fast-moving narrative...Espionage buffs will be enthralled.” —Publishers Weekly

“A richly-detailed narrative full of twists and turns.”  —Library Journal

“Spellbinding…With splashes of glamour set against dire stakes and covert operations, The Princess Spy is a cross between Code Girls and The Only Woman in the Room .” —BookBub  

“[A] thrilling romp across 20th-century Europe filled with intrigue and unforgettable characters, and will have any reader thinking twice about what they're revealing at their next upper-crust cocktail soiree.” —Town & Country

“If you enjoy reading about women doing their bit during World War II, you're going to love this.” —Woman’s Own Magazine (UK)

“[A] meticulously researched, beautifully crafted work of nonfiction that reads like a James Bond thriller." —Bookreporter

“As exciting as any spy novel.” —New York Daily News