In the throes of World War II, young Juliet Armstrong is drafted into the espionage world, joining an MI5 operation to monitor British Fascist sympathizers. Her job, filled with danger and monotony, leaves her with scars that linger long after the war's end. A decade later, now a BBC radio producer, Juliet's past unexpectedly resurfaces, dragging her into a new conflict. 'Transcription' juxtaposes the mundane against the perilous, weaving a narrative of action, consequence, and the inescapable echoes of wartime decisions. Kate Atkinson delivers a masterful tale merging wit, empathy, and profound insight into the human psyche.