Lonely Courage: The true story of the SOE heroines who fought to free Nazi-occup

Description: Lonely Courage by Rick Stroud Synopsis coming soon....... FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A fascinating, superbly researched and revelatory book – told with tremendous pace and excitement William BoydRick Stroud writes brilliantly about war … an astonishing book … a wonderful story Ben MacintyreEnthralling, edge-of-smart exciting and also heart-breaking...Strouds book is a reminder and fitting testimony to their immense bravery James Holland On 18 June 1940 General de Gaulle broadcast from London to his countrymen in France about the catastrophe that had overtaken their nation – the victory of the invading Germans. He declared: The flame of French Resistance must not and will not be extinguished. The Resistance began almost immediately. At first it was made up of small, disorganised groups working in isolation. But by the time of the liberation in 1944 around 400,000 French citizens, nearly 2 per cent of the population, were involved. The Special Operations Executive (SOE) set up by Winston Churchill in 1941 saw its role in France as helping the Resistance by recruiting and organising guerrilla fighters; supplying and training them; and then disrupting the invaders by any means necessary. The aim of this work was to prepare for the invasion of Europe by Allied forces and the eventual liberation of France. It was soon decided that women would play a vital role. There were 39 female agents recruited from all walks of life, ranging from a London shop assistant to a Polish aristocrat. They all knew France well, were fluent in French and were prepared to sacrifice everything. The women trained alongside the men, learning how to disappear into the background, how to operate a radio transmitter and how to kill a man with their bare hands. Once trained, they were infiltrated behind the lines; some went on to lead thousands of Resistance fighters, while others were arrested, brutally interrogated and sent to concentration camps. Lonely Courage tells their remarkable story and sheds new light on what life was really like for these brave women. Notes Described by William Boyd as superbly researched and revelatory, this history from the author of The Book Of The Moon explores the stories of the 39 female agents recruited from various walks of life to join the Special Operations Executive set up by Churchill in 1941 to support the French Resistance and begin liberating Nazi-occupied France. Author Biography Rick Stroud is a producer, director and writer. His most recent book, Lonely Courage: The True Story of the SOE Heroines who Fought to Free Nazi-Occupied France (Simon & Schuster, 2017), has been optioned by Tessa Ross at House Productions and he is the author of several other books. He is a trustee of the London Library and lives in London. Review A fascinating, superbly researched and revelatory book – told with tremendous pace and excitement -- William BoydThis compelling and complete account of the extraordinarily courageous women of SOE is at turns enthralling, edge-of-the-seat exciting and also heart-breaking. The way in which they were sent into Nazi-occupied Europe and left to face unspeakable danger remains astonishing and Strouds book is a reminder and fitting testimony to their immense bravery -- James HollandStroud has a storytellers eye for human detail matched with a researchers diligence. * Independent on Sunday *Each of the lives that Stroud relates so well offers a shining example of heroism – dauntless, patriotic readiness to risk everything for the cause of human decency. -- Nigel Jones * Sunday Telegraph *In this superb book, Rick Stroud honours their awe-inspiring bravery and self-sacrifice by telling their stories with an historians attention to detail and a novelists empathy and sense of drama… it is a pacy chronological account… vividly and concisely delivered by a writer with an encyclopaedic knowledge of World War Two. -- Rebecca McQuillan * The Herald *Written with genuine vigour, this book pays tribute to truly outstanding female bravery...this is a book that lingers in the mind long after the last page -- Elizabeth Fitzherbert * The Lady *A gripping narrative -- Marcus Binney * Country Life *Fascinating ... a hugely engaging account, that weaves the womens stories together with increasing momentum towards its poignant conclusion. -- Clare Mulley * Spectator *A timely and important book...we are in awe of their courage -- Alan OgdenSuperbly written -- Elizabeth Buchan Review Quote A fascinating, superbly researched and revelatory book - told with tremendous pace and excitement. Details ISBN1471155668 Author Rick Stroud Year 2018 ISBN-10 1471155668 ISBN-13 9781471155666 Format Paperback Pages 320 Publisher Simon & Schuster Ltd Imprint Simon & Schuster Ltd Subtitle The true story of the SOE heroines who fought to free Nazi-occupied France Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 940.54 Publication Date 2018-07-26 Media Book Short Title Lonely Courage Language English UK Release Date 2018-07-26 NZ Release Date 2018-07-26 Illustrations 8pp b-w plates AU Release Date 2018-09-30 Alternative 9781471155659 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160751716;

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