A Woman of No Importance
the untold story of virginia hall, wwii's most dangerous spy
$25.20
- Paperback
416 pages
- Release Date
30 March 2020
Summary
The Unsung Hero: Virginia Hall, A Woman of No Importance
‘A METICULOUS HISTORY THAT READS LIKE A THRILLER’ BEN MACINTYRE, TEN BEST BOOKS TO READ ABOUT WORLD WAR II
An astounding story of heroism, spycraft, resistance and personal triumph over shocking adversity.
‘A rousing tale of derring-do’ THE TIMES * ‘Riveting’ MICK HERRON * ‘Superb’ IRISH TIMES
THE NEW YORK T…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780349010168 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0349010161 |
| Series: | Dilly's Story |
| Author: | Sonia Purnell |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Virago Press Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 416 |
| Release Date: | 30 March 2020 |
| Weight: | 337g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 126mm x 34mm |
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Critics Review
Purnell’s account of Hall’s hectic, amphetamine-fuelled exploits never falters. It recalls Caroline Moorehead’s wonderful book, Village of Secrets, but has an added touch of Ben Macintyre’s brio … A rousing tale of derring-do’ - The Times, Book of the Week
Soon to be a film starring Daisy Ridley, Purnell’s life of the SOE agent Virginia Hall is a cracking story about an extraordinarily brave woman - Telegraph Best Holiday Beach ReadsThe extraordinary facts of [Hall’s] life are brought onto the page here with a well-judged balance of empathy and fine detail. This book is as riveting as any thriller, and as hard to put down - New York TimesRiveting … one of the most breath-taking stories yet told of female courage behind enemy lines … An intimate and moving portrayal - Sarah Helm, author of If This Is A Woman and A Life In SecretsBrimming with moving tales of courage in the face of tyranny, this is a worthy tribute to an incredible figure - Sunday MirrorPurnell mixes telling detail with narrative verve to convey both the excitements of Hall’s precarious existence and the force of her indomitable spirit - Mail on SundayWith her thriller-writer’s style and copious new research, Purnell has written a fitting and moving tribute to an amazing woman - The EconomistAbout The Author
Sonia Purnell
Sonia Purnell is an author, journalist and broadcaster. Her first book, Just Boris, was longlisted for the Orwell Prize; her second, First Lady, was shortlisted for the Plutarch Prize. Sonia writes for several newspapers and is a regular broadcaster in Britain and abroad. She lives in London.
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