The Songbird

A World War Two Novel (Hattie James, Book 1)

Every note masks a secret.

A novel of espionage, love, and betrayal in WWII Brazil.

In the glamorous world of 1940s New York, Hattie James is a rising star, enchanting audiences at the iconic Copacabana Club. But her glittering life is shattered by a shocking phone call: her father, a respected diplomat, has been arrested for espionage, accused of aiding Nazi Germany. As her world crumbles, Hattie is plunged into a whirlwind of danger and deceit.

Following her father's dramatic escape and alleged betrayal, Hattie is coerced by the FBI to aid their hunt. Her mission: infiltrate Rio de Janeiro's high society and uncover the truth about her father's loyalties.

In the sultry heat of Rio, Hattie poses undercover as a singer at the Halo Club, owned by enigmatic Maya Reyes. Each performance at this vibrant hotspot brings her closer to the dark secrets entangling the city, and every note she sings could lead to her father—or to a trap set by those who wish to silence her.

When Maya’s sister suddenly goes missing, Hattie unearths a shocking connection between her father and the mysterious SS leader Heinz Baumann. With stakes higher than ever, Hattie finds herself thrust even deeper into a dangerous undercover operation that threatens to put more than just her own life at risk.

Perfect for fans of Kate Quinn and Kristin Hannah, The Songbird offers a mesmerizing journey through a world where the greatest battles are fought in the shadows, and love might be the most dangerous weapon of all.

©2025 Stacy Lynn Miller (P)2025 Recorded Books

Great sapphic historical book

Wow what a story. It grabs the reader and pulls them in. It has some really heart wrenching stuff in it. There are so many times I wanted to lunch this FBI guy in the nose. This story is a new take on how the FBI used people during WWII to do their dirty work. Closed door spice.

A Nazi in Brazil

I wanted to really like this book, but the lesbian part of book was a distraction.
So, I skipped that part of book. I did manage to finish book. Whether I get next book is up in the air for now.