The Wise Gals were critical members of the CIA, highly skilled intelligence agents that served the nation during the Cold War era. They led dangerous missions, built allegiances, and bravely crossed enemy lines, yet their invaluable dedication and service have been overlooked. In 1953, they sought to change the department in an effort derided as the "Petticoat Panel." Nathalia Holt brings the tenacity and grit of these women to well-deserved light in this riveting biography that recounts each of their heroic sacrifices, brilliance, and bravery, all of which were instrumental to our country's security. Readers will devour this exceptionally researched history about the women who "helped create the template for cutting-edge espionage (and blazed new paths for equality in the workplace)."