Ace, Marvel, Spy

A Novel of Alice Marble

Jenni L Walsh author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:HarperCollins Focus

Publishing:13th Feb '25

£10.99

This title is due to be published on 13th February, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

Ace, Marvel, Spy cover

"Jenni L. Walsh captures the thrill of being on the court in a vivid and detailed portrayal of Alice Marble's rise to sporting greatness, as well as her struggles to fulfill her dreams both on and off the court. Ace, Marvel, Spy is a smashing success!" --Billie Jean King, sports icon and equality champion

"All's fair in love and war--and tennis!--in Jenni L. Walsh's latest page-turning historical novel . . . Readers can't help but be inspired by this unflinching portrayal of a true American icon." --Kristy Woodson Harvey, New York Times Bestselling author of A Happier Life

Based on the life of a very real, very incredible American icon.

Alice Marble strives to have it all.

Alice tirelessly works her way up to be a #1 tennis champion, all while maintaining a growing career trajectory editing the Wonder Women comic. She enjoys her hard-earned success with her loving husband, her steadfast coach, and her dear friends—many of whom are famous and well-connected.

But then her world falls apart.

Alice's life begins to unravel when she receives a telegram informing her that her husband has been killed in action in the war in Germany. Heartbroken, she feels like she can only watch as the war wreaks havoc in every area of her life.

Until an unexpected invitation arrives.

Alice is prompted to action when the US Army sends her a request: Under the guise of playing in tennis exhibition games in Switzerland, she would be a spy for them. And Alice aches for nothing more than to avenge her husband's death. What awaits her might be her greatest challenge yet.

'All's fair in love and war--and tennis!--in Jenni L. Walsh's latest page-turning historical novel. Champion, editor, widow, and spy Alice Marble is a remarkable woman full of grit, determination, and unfathomable fortitude who made her mark on the world in irrevocable ways. Readers can't help but be inspired by this unflinching portrayal of a true American icon.' * Kristy Woodson Harvey, New York Times Bestselling author of A HAPPIER LIFE *
'Jenni L. Walsh captures the thrill of being on the court in a vivid and detailed portrayal of Alice Marble's rise to sporting greatness, as well as her struggles to fulfill her dreams both on and off the court. ACE, MARVEL, SPY is a smashing success!' * Billie Jean King, sports icon and equality champion *

ISBN: 9781400246748

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

336 pages