Through the documentation of a captured British spy in occupied France, “Code Name Verity” details the effects of a friendship struck up between a Scottish spy and a British flier for the Royal Air Force during WWII. Queenie and Maddie tell the epic tale of their friendship, weaving in the present together with their interpretations of the past in a delightfully profane and loquacious manner as Queenie attempts to escape death and Maddie fights to save her.

Though subtle, “Code Name Verity” was predominantly about the developing empowerment movement in WWII, not only between classes but between sexes as well. Such empowerment is present in the relationship between the Aristocratic Queenie and the (Bourgeoisie) Maddie, as well as Maddie’s position as a flyer for the RAF. Prior to WWII, both would have been equally impossible, which is what makes it so delightful, a twist on a star-crossed love affair, except Wein chooses to depict a pair of friends whose love is equally as powerful.

“Code Name Verity” was delightful. Hilarious even, for all the suffering Maddie and Queenie endure.