Lonely Courage

‘A fascinating, superbly researched and revelatory book – told with tremendous pace and excitement’ – William Boyd
‘This 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 Stroud’s book is a reminder and fitting testimony to their immense bravery’ – James Holland
‘Stroud has a storyteller’s eye for human detail matched with a researcher’s 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 historian’s attention to detail and a novelist’s 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 women’s 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 Ogden
‘Superbly written’ – Elizabeth Buchan

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, has been optioned by Tessa Ross at House Productions. He is the author of several other books. He is a trustee of the London Library and lives in London.

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