Women Spies World War Ii

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"A revealing look into the intrigue and extraordinary courage of our intelligence gatherers of World War II. A rare combination of suspense thriller and true heroism by a great American writer." (Clive Cussler, New York Times best-selling author)

A gripping, fact-packed journey into the hidden side of WWII — perfect for curious teens and adults. 👉 Featuring 35+ real photographs that bring history to life! Step behind enemy lines to uncover the true stories of WWII’s most daring heroes—the codebreakers, spies, and resistance fighters whose courage and cunning helped turn the tide of war. From secret missions to mind-bending cryptography, these incredible operations show that some of the most powerful weapons weren’t guns… but bravery, deception, and intelligence. 👉 Meet the fearless men and women who risked everything...

Mothers, Sisters, Soldiers, Spies examines the long, continuous history of women’s participation in American wars—not as rare exceptions, but as an essential part of how war has actually been fought, sustained, and endured. From the Revolutionary War through the War on Terror, women fed and followed armies, gathered intelligence, organized logistics, nursed the wounded, labored in war industries, and, at times, fought directly. Their work was indispensable in wartime and routinely minimized, restricted, or erased in peacetime. Rather than focusing only on famous individuals, this book ...

A World War II historical fiction collection inspired by real resistance fighters and SOE agents, this eBook box set follows women whose wartime choices echo into the fragile years of peace. Written for readers of Kristin Hannah, Kate Quinn, and Martha Hall Kelly who seek emotionally layered, character-driven stories of espionage, sacrifice, and enduring female bonds. From the shadowed networks of Nazi-occupied Europe to the stillness of postwar Switzerland, the second half of The Resistance Girl Series traces the cost of resistance and the legacies left behind. In The Highland Raven, Sable...

When Aline Griffith was born in Pearl River, New York, in 1923, one might have guessed from her exceptional beauty that a career as an actress or model might be in her future. Few would have imagined that twenty-one years later, she would find herself in Spain as a deep-cover OSS agent, infiltrating the highest levels of Spanish society, or that five years later still, she would marry a Spanish grandee and become one of the most watched, most admired, most fascinating women of international society. This is the story of Aline, Countess of Romanones, a story of courage, beauty and success that is far more exciting than any fictionalized thriller.

Hilde Krüger, actriz alemana pretendida por el ministro de propaganda nazi Joseph Goebbels, debe irse del país en calidad de espía o su carrera artística será saboteada. Es enviada a Los Ángeles, donde comparte con su gobierno información que escucha en fiestas de la alta sociedad americana. Está convencida de que puede hacer un bien a su país. Después es enviada a México para infiltrarse en las altas esferas políticas para fortalecer relaciones comerciales entre ambos países sin importar los métodos.

Recruited as a codebreaker of enemy ciphers, ex-debutante Osla Kendall spends her days translating Axis military messages and her nights reading mystery novels. When Osla gets her hands on Agatha Christie's most recent work, N or M?, a mysterious signal within its pages catches her eye, and she and her eccentric book club get in touch with the famous but reclusive writer. Osla's outreach is a welcome distraction for Agatha, who feels restless and underestimated toiling away in a London pharmacy.

Poland 1938. Eve of the World War II. Rivka sends her husband and three beloved children to the United States, where they will find safe shelter from the war. She tells everyone that she is staying behind in order to care for her aging parents but her real reason is completely different. Beyond her work as librarian, Rivka serves as a spy for the Jewish underground, a critical role in the changing reality in Europe.

A World War II historical fiction novel set in Nazi-occupied Norway, this story follows a Jewish woman driven into resistance, espionage, and targeted sabotage after the destruction of her family. Written for readers of Kristin Hannah, Pam Jenoff, and Martha Hall Kelly who seek emotionally intense wartime fiction with fierce female protagonists and real historical stakes. Vienna, 1938. Esther Weiss’s life once unfolded with certainty: a future shaped by love, family, and a long-planned wedding. When Austria falls to Nazi rule, everything fractures. Forced to flee with her fiancé, Carl ...

A World War II historical fiction novel set in Nazi-occupied Holland, this story follows a young Dutch ballerina drawn from art and love into resistance work, betrayal, and survival. Written for readers of Kristin Hannah, Martha Hall Kelly, and Pam Jenoff who are drawn to emotionally rich wartime narratives featuring quiet courage and female resilience. Amsterdam, 1939. Edda van der Valk was meant to live on stage. A gifted ballerina, she escapes rivalry and rising fascism to study at a Swiss finishing school, where she forms lasting bonds with other young women whose lives will soon be ...

Women Warriors – The Hidden Spies of World War II is an unforgettable collection of wartime exploits by heroines like Virginia Hall, Pearl Witherington, and Noor Inayat Khan. Their patriotism, courage, ingenuity, and sacrifice were indispensable in working with Resistance movements to conduct espionage, sabotage, and reconnaissance in Nazi-held territory. Readers will be awed by the accomplishments of this extraordinary group of patriots and humbled by their sacrifices. Volume 2: Nancy Wake, The White Mouse Nancy was one of the most decorated women of World War II and a symbol of courage ...

World War Two Switzerland is neutral, but Anna isn't. Her mother's German, her friends are Jewish and when she turns forger, she risks being FRAMED. Anna Schmidt loves Germany and despises Hitler. The ruthless German dictator has banned much of the art that Anna adores. Picking up her paintbrush, she preserves stolen Jewish treasures by embarking on a mission of danger. Under the cover of darkness, Anna crosses the border into Germany and evades Nazis. Her paintings must fill one criterion: perfection. Anything less will capture the unwanted attention of the notorious Nazi examiner and risk...

A World War II historical fiction novel inspired by real female SOE agents, this story follows a Scottish woman drawn from loss into espionage, resistance training, and covert missions in Nazi-occupied France. Written for readers of Kristin Hannah, Kate Quinn, and Pam Jenoff who love emotionally layered spy fiction with resilient heroines and authentic wartime detail. Scotland, 1940. Once a Highland socialite, Sable Montgomery now lives in the shadows of what was taken from her and what she was forced to abandon. Offered refuge at a Swiss finishing school, she meets other young women whose ...

What will she risk to save the man she loves? Marie Wyatt ran away from her farm girl past in search of fame and fortune and found herself in wartime London working as an Allied courier. Whether disguised as a middle-aged British housewife or playing a role on the London stage, she acts her part to its fullest. But when a routine mission turns deadly, a mysterious German agent becomes her unlikely savior. Plunged into a dangerous game of deception, Marie relies on her acting talent to pass false information to the Nazis. Yet the line between duty and loyalty blurs when the German agent is ...

May 10, 1940. The Netherlands was swarming with Third Reich troops. In seven days it's entirely occupied by Nazi Germany. Joining a small resistance cell in the Dutch city of Haarlem were three teenage girls: Hannie Schaft, and sisters Truus and Freddie Oversteegen, who would soon band together to form a singular female underground squad.

In the early 1940s, during World War II, Germany’s Nazi regime expanded into neighboring European countries. In France, groups of anti-Nazi citizens, known as the French Resistance, fought to stop Germany’s reign of terror. A brave woman named Nancy Wake became one of the movement’s greatest assets as a spy.

This is the incredible true story of the greatest spy you’ve never heard of - as told to the author by the woman herself. At the outbreak of World War Two, Nancy Wake’s glamorous life in the South of France seemed far removed from the fighting. But when her husband was called up for military service, Nancy felt she had just as much of a duty to fight for freedom. By 1943, her fearless undercover work even in the face of personal tragedy had earned her a place on the Gestapo’s "most wanted" list.

Anna Cavanaugh is a restless young widow and brilliant French teacher at an all-girls school in Washington, DC. Everything changes when she’s recruited into the Office of Strategic Services by family friend and legendary WWI hero Major General William Donovan. Donovan has faith in her - and in all his “glorious amateurs” who are becoming Anna’s fast friends: Maggie, Anna’s down-to-earth mentor; Irene, who’s struggling to find support from her husband for her clandestine life; and Julia, a cheerful OSS liaison.

The GIs called her Joey. Hundreds owed their lives to the tiny Filipina who stashed explosives in spare tires, tracked Japanese troop movements, and smuggled maps of fortifications across enemy lines. As the Battle of Manila raged, Josefina Guerrero walked through gunfire to bandage wounds and close the eyes of the dead. Her valor earned her the Medal of Freedom, but what made her a good spy was also destroying her: leprosy, which so horrified the Japanese they refused to search her.