The Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win World War II
368 pages
English language
Published Aug. 22, 2020 by Penguin Publishing Group.
Biography of Virginia Hall, one of the most effective Allied agents who organised the French resistance during WW2. Lacks the narrative tension to do justice to this incredibly capable woman and the many intense trials she and her associates suffered through. Appalling misogynistic treatment by CIA during Cold War.
I lately try not to give out 5 stars, understanding that a 4 is perfectly acceptable for a great book. And I am not entirely sure why I am giving this 5 stars. In some ways, I am just giving 5 stars to the amazing story of Virginia Hall, but obviously, a bunch of those stars goes out to S. Purnell as well.
Well written and researched. Gripping, educational and a rabbit hole.
Not a very kind depiction of occupied France or it's later regaled leaders
