The Spy and the Homemaker

De: Monica Granlove

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

"This is a story that readers live through rather than simply read."

FIVE STAR EDITORIAL REVIEW from The Coffee Pot Book Club!
"This book will keep you reading late into the night, and the emotional impact it leaves will linger long after the final pages have been turned."


Born in Argentina and raised in Sweden, Axel Viggo Granholm arrives in America at eighteen, chasing his mother’s dream of a brighter future. He finds more than opportunity—he finds Virginia, the love of his life. Together, they build a marriage grounded in devotion and respect, raising three sons who inherit Axel’s adventurous spirit.

As World War II erupts, Axel’s skills as a pilot and linguist lead him into perilous missions behind enemy lines in Europe. Back home, Virginia faces struggles of her own. Raising their boys during wartime, she confronts prejudice and social unrest with quiet strength, determined to protect her family and stand up for what’s right.

Separated by war but united in purpose, Axel and Virginia each shoulder the weight of responsibility in a world at war. His bravery abroad and her resilience at home forge a lasting legacy—one of courage, compassion, and enduring love.

Their story lives on in the generations that follow, a testament to the power of hope in the face of hardship.