A cool and lonely courage : the untold story of sister spies in Occupied France
Title:
A cool and lonely courage : the untold story of sister spies in Occupied France
Author:
Ottaway, Susan., author.
Personal Author:
Uniform Title:
Sisters, secrets, and sacrifice
Edition:
First United States edition.
Publication Information:
New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2014.
Physical Description:
viii, 324 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Summary:
Eileen Nearne and her sister Jacqueline were agents for the Special Operations Executive during the Second World War, working undercover in Nazi-occupied France to send crucial intelligence to the Allies. But the war dealt these sisters a cruel hand. While Jacqueline narrowly evaded capture, Eileen was arrested and tortured by the Gestapo before being incarcerated in Ravensbruck concentration camp. She was only 23. Now, for the first time, the truth about these fiercely patriotic women is told in full, their unwavering courage at great personal cost paid tribute to at last.
General Note:
"Originally published in Great Britain as Sisters, secrets, and sacrifice by HarperCollins Publishers, March 2013"--Title page verso.
Language:
English
Contents:
Exile -- Secrets and lies -- A shaky start -- Escape -- Broken promises -- Betrayal -- Buckmaster passes the buck -- Coming home -- Monumental errors -- An uncomfortable journey -- Deadly discovery -- A bad decision -- A brilliant actress -- Torture -- Didi vanishes -- End of the line -- Lost opportunity -- Getaway -- A narrow escape -- Allies or enemies? -- Thoughtless demands -- Adventures, problems, and losses -- Ultimate secret agent.
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ISBN:
9780316326988
Format :
Book
