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She risked everything for her country, now she’s fighting for her life.

A gripping WWII novel of love, espionage and courage in Occupied France, inspired by true events.

February 1933: When twenty-year-old Nancy receives an unexpected inheritance, she embarks on a world cruise that changes her life forever. After a whirlwind voyage, her journey ends in London, where she trains as a journalist, eventually finding herself in the glamorous, bustling city of Paris—a haven for journalists, artists, and refugees.

While covering assignments across Europe, Nancy catches the eye of wealthy industrialist Henri Fiocca. Though love is the last thing on her mind, fate intervenes, and their lives become intertwined.

As World War II looms, Nancy is appalled by the Nazi atrocities she witnesses in Vienna. Determined to resist the enemy, she vows to fight back. When Paris falls, a chance encounter with a British officer draws her into the dangerous world of the French Resistance. With courage and determination, Nancy plunges into a high-stakes game of espionage and sabotage.

Dubbed “The White Mouse” by the Gestapo, Nancy becomes a target of a relentless manhunt. As the iron grip of the enemy tightens around her, Nancy and Henri are forced to make a heartbreaking choice—what price will they pay for freedom?

My Review:

This is such a moving and unforgettable biography that reads like a memoir. Nancy Wake, aka Madame Fiocca, is a character of substance. Real substance. The protagonist has been researched well, and this amazing woman was brought to life. The story is well written and centers around WWII. She was a writer and journalist who fell in love with a wonderful man, who loved her just as deeply.