Family of Spies

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“An amazing and gripping tale, full of suspenseful twists and cinematic details”–New York Times Book Review

“Kuehn weaves together the past and present in this propulsive story of lies, survival and reckonings.”–New York Times, November Most Anticipated List

“A well-developed cast of characters and strong sense of place make for a gripping story…raw material for future novelists and filmmakers, as well as a ready-made page-turner for beach readers.”–Washington Post

“An ordinary woman in suburban Maryland unearths the horrifying secret of her family’s impact on the events of WWII in this page-turning debut memoir….It’s a propulsive and disturbing tale.”–Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

“A brilliantly researched and dramatic story which will captivate the reader till the very end. The humanity of this story underlies the terrible acts undertaken, and a testament to the power of truth, and love, above all.”–Heather Morris, New York Times bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz

“This true tale of espionage in wartime is full of plot twists worthy of a Hollywood thriller. Christine Kuehn takes on an intriguing, sometimes startling journey into a family’s dark past–her own.”–Evan Thomas, author of Road to Surrender

“Deeply researched and evocatively written, Family of Spies is that all too rare combination of accurate history and great storytelling. An honest and unflinching exploration of the role Christine Kuehn’s grandparents played in facilitating the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the book deftly weaves geopolitics, espionage and strained familial relationships into a spellbinding whole. Highly recommended.”–Stephen Harding, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Battle

“Absorbing niche history about a grandfather’s secret Nazi identity.”–Kirkus

“Taut as a spy thriller–but shockingly real–Family of Spies unearths the dark secret of an American family swept up in Nazi ambition, deception, and a covert role in one of the most devastating days in U.S. history. Christine Kuehn’s journey into her family’s past will leave you stunned. This is history that haunts.”–Adam Makos, author of the New York Times bestseller, Devotion

“A fascinating addition to WWII literature.”–BookPage

“Kuehn weaves together the past and present in this propulsive story of lies, survival and reckonings.”–New York Times, 6 New Books We Love This Week

”[Christine Kuehn] is a vivid writer…the story is too compelling, as is the author’s openness to exploring it from all angles.” –Wall Street Journal“A high-stakes family drama that reads like a spy thriller….As stomach churning as it is cinematic” –New York Post

Christine Kuehn Schiponi was cocooned in the sanctity of a quiet suburban life when a letter from a historian in 1994 pierced that bubble, sending her on a 30 year quest to discover the truth behind a horrendous family secret kept hidden for half a century. Following a career in journalism, public relations, and non-profit, Christine now lives in Maryland with her husband close to their three grown children.