A gripping tale of love and espionage in Occupied France, based on true events.
February 1933: When her aunt gifts her two hundred pounds, twenty-year-old Nancy Wake embarks on a world cruise. Afterwards, she becomes a journalist and finds work in Paris. The city is glamorous, brimming with journalists, artists, and refugees.
While travelling across Europe on assignments, she catches the eye of wealthy industrialist Henri Fiocca, and destiny intervenes.
But as clouds of war swarm over Europe, German troops are on the march. Horrified when she witnesses Nazis whipping Jews on Vienna's streets, Nancy vows to stop them if she ever has the chance.
When Paris falls, an encounter with a British officer draws her into the heart of an escape network. Soon she is caught in a deadly game of espionage.
As the iron fist of the enemy tightens, Nancy and Henri face a heart-breaking decision.
What happens when doing right is the road to ruin?
A must-read gripping adventure based on the true story of Nancy Wake, Gestapo's most wanted in World War Two France.
"I wanted to read this book because as a woman in New Zealand, I've grown up hearing about Nancy Wake and her work with the French Resistance in World War Two. In fact, when I mentioned the book while I was reading it, every single Kiwi knew exactly who I was talking about. What I didn't realise was what an amazing woman she was before the war started. Suzy Henderson has done a great job of portraying Nancy - to the point where I was surprised to learn that the author wasn't Australian or a New Zealander." Netgalley Review 5 Stars.
"What sets this apart from all the other books on Wake is the author's engaging writing style and her imagined take on Nancy's rich inner life. Henderson adds emotional depth that endears Wake forever to us. You will be inspired, heartbroken, and left asking the question: "Could I do what Nancy did?" Netgalley Review 5 Stars.
"Brave, independent woman. This was another late read until the end! Suzy Henderson did a fantastic job on this must-read-novel! I will be reading more from her." Netgalley Review 5 Stars.