A woman of no importance (Paperback)
Purnell, Sonia (Author)
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The incredible untold story of Virginia Hall, an American woman with a wooden leg who infiltrated Occupied France for the SOE and became the Gestapo's most wanted Allied spy, written by acclaimed biographer Sonia Purnell.
Reviews
Purnell's account of Hall's hectic, amphetamine-fuelled exploits never falters. It recalls Caroline Moorehead's wonderful book, Village of Secrets, but has an added touch of Ben Macintyre's brio ... A rousing tale of derring-do'The Times, Book of the Week - Richard Davenport-HinesSoon to be a film starring Daisy Ridley, Purnell&#...
ISBN (SKU)
9780349010168
Pages
416
Weight
337g
Dimensions
196x126x34
Imprint
Virago
Published
01, April, 2020
Genres
History
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