Paris, 1917. The notorious dancer Mata Hari rests in a frosty cell awaiting independence…or death. By itself and despondent, Mata Hari is as confused as the others of the world about the costs she’s been arrested on: treason resulting in the deaths of a large number of French soldiers. As Mata Hari waits for her fate to be made the decision, she relays the story of her existence to a reporter who is allowed to go to her in prison. From Indian temples and Parisian theatres to German barracks in war-torn European countries, international bestselling author Michelle Moran who expertly amounts reality and fiction (Associated Press) provides to vibrant lifestyle the famed world of Mata Hari: dancer, courtesan, and perhaps, spy.