An exemplary memoir examining the complex, remarkable lives of two very famous New Zealanders. Keith Ovenden’s stylish memoir focuses on the early period of his marriage to Helen Sutch, during which time her father, the more famous and controversial Bill, an enormously significant national figure, stood trial on charges of spying for the Russians. Its sharp focus is on the complex personalities of Sutch and his wife, the well-known lawyer Shirley Smith. It offers unprecedented insights into the SIS’saccusations against Sutch and is distinctive, deeply intelligent and beautifully crafted.