ACE, MARVEL, SPY A Novel of Alice Marvel

This audiobook is a fictionalized sports biography about tennis prodigy Alice Marble, who became the world's top female tennis player in 1939. Gail Shalan narrates this dual-timeline story and communicates the tension of court play: the snap decisions, along with the stamina and determination it takes to be a winner. The lively, driven heroine is also a comic book creator, and at the end of WWII she puts her talent to good use as a spy. Shalan portrays Marble's focus, courage, and girlish charm. Her life has romance, as well as competition and danger. The story should be inspirational for young, female athletes and a quick-paced diversion for any number of listeners. D.L.G. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: MARCH 2025]