My Thoughts on Mata Hari’s Last Dance by Michelle Moran
It is 1904 when Margaretha Zelle MacLeod leaves her abusive husband in Java and becomes the famous Mata Hari in France. She had to leave her daughter, Non behind due to threats from her husband and has always regretted that.
As Mata Hari becomes more and more famous she takes up many different lovers and enlists a couple of them to help her get her daughter back. After careful planning an attempt was made.
During World War I Mata Hari travel over a good part of Europe seeking information to help France in the war effort. However, her adventures were twisted and when she returned to France, she was arrested and accused of being a double agent for both Germany and France.
Michelle Moran paints a vivid picture of the life, rise, and fall of the famous Mata Hari. At times I felt like I was along for the ride but also at times I felt a bit left out. The parts I enjoyed most was the flash backs of her childhood and younger adult years. I grew sympathetic for all she had been through and was glad that she got to experience a better life, for awhile. Even though that better life was her eventual undoing.
The end seemed a bit rushed to me but perhaps the real end of Mata Hari was rushed in real life.
I have many favorite historical fiction authors but when Michelle Moran puts out a new title, I always make it a priority she is in my top 2! Though I am not giving Mata Hari a five star rating, I still highly recommend it for historical fiction lovers. Michelle Moran is still at the top of her writing career and I can’t wait to see where she takes us next!
4/5
I received the ebook version from NetGalley for my honest opinion.
About Michelle Moran
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Michelle Moran is the internationally bestselling author of seven historical novels, including Rebel Queen, which was inspired by her travels throughout India. Her books have been translated into more than twenty languages. A frequent traveler, Michelle currently resides with her husband and two children in the United States.
Giveaway of Mata Hari’s Last Dance by Michelle Moran
Thanks to Courtney Brach of Touchstone, I am giving away one print copy of Mata Hari’s Last Dance by Michelle Moran. This giveaway is open to Canada and the U.S. only and ends on August 5, 2016 at midnight pacific time. Entries are accepted via Rafflecopter only.
