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A riveting story of World War II and the courage of one young woman as she is drafted into Churchill’s overseas spy network, aiding the French Resistance behind enemy lines and working to liberate Nazi-occupied Paris…
London, 1941: In a cramped bunker in Winston Churchill’s Cabinet War Rooms, underneath Westminster’s Treasury building, civilian women huddle at desks, typing up confidential documents and reports. Since her parents were killed in a bombing raid, Rose Teasdale has spent more hours than usual in Room 60, working double shifts, growing accustomed to the burnt scent of the Prime Minister’s cigars permeating the stale air. Winning the war is the only thing that matters, and she will gladly do her part. And when Rose’s fluency in French comes to the attention of Churchill himself, it brings a rare yet dangerous opportunity.
Rose is recruited for the Special Operations Executive, a secret British organization that conducts espionage in Nazi-occupied Europe. After weeks of grueling training, Rose parachutes into France with a new codename: Dragonfly. Posing as a cosmetics saleswoman in Paris, she ferries messages to and from the Resistance, knowing that the slightest misstep means capture or death.
Soon Rose is assigned to a new mission with Lazare Aron, a French Resistance fighter who has watched his beloved Paris become a shell of itself, with desolate streets and buildings draped in Swastikas. Since his parents were sent to a German work camp, Lazare has dedicated himself to the cause with the same fervor as Rose. Yet Rose’s very loyalty brings risks as she undertakes a high-stakes prison raid, and discovers how much she may have to sacrifice to justify Churchill’s faith in her . . .
"A rousing historical novel." - The Akron Beacon Journal, Best Books of the Year for Churchill's Secret Messenger
From the Publisher
Publisher : Kensington (April 27, 2021)
Language : English
Paperback : 416 pages
ISBN-10 : 1496728416
ISBN-13 : 978-1496728418
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.5 x 1.07 x 8.21 inches
Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Excellent book
Review: It was interesting all the way through. I got involved with the characters. It made me cry and it made me laugh. I loved it.
Reviewer: PB
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A Must Read ....
Review: I'll make this short - READ IT ! Great book has love, mystery and twists you don't see coming.Great author. Great writing style. Great book !If you enjoy reading about the Resistance may I suggest The Nightingale by Hannah or A Room on Rue Amelie by Harmel or The Secrets We Left Behind by Lane or A Fire Sparkling by Maclean or The Paris Secret by Lester and the Silk Code by Swift which is one of the best books I've ever read.
Reviewer: Chris C Christopher
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: All his books are very enjoyable to read
Review: Great historical fiction
Reviewer: brenda n
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great book
Review: If you enjoy historical fiction of the WWII era you will enjoy this book. At the end it explains that the story is based on history and actual events. It was easy to read and hard to put down. I highly recommend it.
Reviewer: David Borden
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Donât forget
Review: Thought provoking. Should be a reading assignment in our schools.
Reviewer: DVM,PhD
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: New genre for me
Review: I usually do read history stories but I bought this by chance and read it.I found it to be well written, a gripping story, and would recommend it to anyone looking for a book to give you a pleasant read that is also very thought making.
Reviewer: barry h. kidd
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: VERY INTERESTING
Review: Great read and learned about the womenâs role inWWII .Well written I enjoyed it thoroughly.Highly recommend
Reviewer: Bibliophile
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Excellent! Donât judge a book by its cover!
Review: I put off purchasing this books due to the age old saying - I judged the book by its cover⦠Its glossy cover and textbook white pages made me pass on this book multiple times. My mistake! It is an excellent historical fiction novel about the SOEâs assistance to the French Resistance during WWII. Fans of The Alice Network and Code Name Helene will love this novel!
Reviewer: Blake McGibbon
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Author has you wanting to turn the pages and discover the intrigue and human feelings embedded in this historical masterpieceBravo well done and such a pleasure
Reviewer: Kindle Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: What a wonderful story. A fitting tribute to everyone who fought for freedom in occupied countries during WW2. There were times in this book I got rely annoyed with British red tape and wondered if they were on the same side as the French resistance.Really a great read and whatever you do donât miss it.
Reviewer: vijithyagarajan
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: the quality of the book is so poor, request refund.
Reviewer: Heather allen
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: This author always writes a great historical novel. Have read all !
Reviewer: Antony
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Shows the true horrors committed by Germany during WWII. Brings alive the magnificent service of the SOE and the Resistance movement.
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