Churchill's Secret Messenger

A WW2 Novel of Spies & the French Resistance

De: Alan Hlad

Narrado por: Simon Vance

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.

©2021 Alan Hlad (P)2021 Tantor

I loved this book from the very first sentence

Ww2 historical fiction is my favorite genre and this book doesn’t disappoint. Sometimes I had to pause the recording to give myself a chance to breathe , those situations I didn’t have a clue how they would get out of it Simon Vance is such a good narrator. He never lets me down. Looking for more books by mr.Hlad

Another great book by Alan Hlad!

Loved this book! Great story of heroism and love during world war II. I recommend to anyone who is a fan of war stories and Alan Hlad.

Great Story, tough narrator

I really enjoyed this WWII story about the UK SOE and French Resistance and involved a lot of historically accurate references. However I was distracted many time last by the narrator, esp when he portrayed female characters.

Moving historical novel

Great read. Educational and beautifully written. Very hard to put down. Highly recommended to one and all

great book and narrator

learned more about the resistance during WWII through this great read. I recommend this book.

True life story

Excellent historical novel excellent representations of World War Two events. Very worth while reading. I really enjoyed it

A remarkable book about the SOE and French Resistance roles during WWII

This is a stunning story about the courage, resilience and tenacity of the men and women of both Special Operations and French Resistance in France during the terrifying and brutal Nazi occupation during WWII. Simon Vance is a brilliant narrator. Having lived in Germany I was so impressed with his with truly believable French and German accents. I highly recommend this book and will remember it as one of the best audible books I’ve ever heard.

Loved it

I loved this book, the story, the narrator, the characters. I suffered with Rose during her captivity and enjoyed her reunion with the love of her life.

Wonderful story of heartache and hope

Historical fiction is my favorite genre and WWII is the time period I have read (or listened to) the most. This was one of my favorite listens in a n long time. Rose is a captivating heroine you can’t help but love. Through all the turmoil her motives remain pure and she never gives up. The rest of the characters also remind us of the spirit of the French and British fighters of the time. This does not offer any revelations into the struggle of those fighting the nazis if you’re also well versed in this area, but it was a lovely story and beautifully read!

interesting from start to finish

Every word contributed to this well written and entertaining read story! This is a great choice for those who respect historical fiction with some romance appropriately swirled in along the way.