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Madame Fourcade'S Secret War: The Daring Young Woman Who Led France'S Largest Spy Network Against Hitler
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New York Times Bestseller The Littleknown True Story Of Mariemadeleine Fourcade, The Woman Who Headed The Largest Spy Network In Occupied France During World War Ii, From The Bestselling Author Of Citizens Of London And Last Hope Islandbrava To Lynne Olson For A Biography That Should Challenge Any Outdated Assumptions About Who Deserves To Be Called A Hero.The Washington Postnamed One Of The Best Books Of The Year By Npr And The Washington Postin 1941 A Thirtyoneyearold Frenchwoman, A Young Mother Born To Privilege And Known For Her Beauty And Glamour, Became The Leader Of A Vast Intelligence Organizationthe Only Woman To Serve As A Chef De Rsistance During The War. Strongwilled, Independent, And A Lifelong Rebel Against Her Countrys Conservative, Patriarchal Society, Mariemadeleine Fourcade Was Temperamentally Made For The Job. Her Groups Name Was Alliance, But The Gestapo Dubbed It Noahs Ark Because Its Agents Used The Names Of Animals As Their Aliases. The Name Mariemadeleine Chose For Herself Was Hedgehog: A Tough Little Animal, Unthreatening In Appearance, That, As A Colleague Of Hers Put It, Even A Lion Would Hesitate To Bite.No Other French Spy Network Lasted As Long Or Supplied As Much Crucial Intelligenceincluding Providing American And British Military Commanders With A 55Footlong Map Of The Beaches And Roads On Which The Allies Would Land On Ddayas Alliance. The Gestapo Pursued Them Relentlessly, Capturing, Torturing, And Executing Hundreds Of Its Three Thousand Agents, Including Fourcades Own Lover And Many Of Her Key Spies. Although Fourcade, The Mother Of Two Young Children, Moved Her Headquarters Every Few Weeks, Constantly Changing Her Hair Color, Clothing, And Identity, She Was Captured Twice By The Nazis. Both Times She Managed To Escapeonce By Slipping Naked Through The Bars Of Her Jail Celland Continued To Hold Her Network Together Even As It Repeatedly Threatened To Crumble Around Her.Now, In This Dramatic Account Of The War That Split France In Two And Forced Its People To Live Side By Side With Their Hated German Occupiers, Lynne Olson Tells The Fascinating Story Of A Woman Who Stood Up For Her Nation, Her Fellow Citizens, And Herself.Fastpaced And Impressively Researched . . . Olson Writes With Verve And A Historians Authority. . . . With This Gripping Tale, Lynne Olson Pays [Mariemadeleine Fourcade] What History Has So Far Denied Her. France, Slow To Confront The Stain Of Vichy, Would Do Well To Finally Honor A Fighter Most Of Us Would Want In Our Foxhole.The New York Times Book Review
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'Madame Fourcade's Secret War'? A: 'Madame Fourcade's Secret War' tells the true story of Marie-Madeleine Fourcade, a Frenchwoman who led the largest spy network in occupied France during World War II.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Lynne Olson, who is known for her historical narratives.
- Q: When was 'Madame Fourcade's Secret War' published? A: 'Madame Fourcade's Secret War' was published on March 5, 2019.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in hardcover format.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Madame Fourcade's Secret War' contains a total of 464 pages.
- Q: What is the book's overall condition? A: The condition of the book is new.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of heroism, resilience, and the impact of war on society, particularly focusing on women's contributions during World War II.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in history? A: Yes, 'Madame Fourcade's Secret War' is suitable for readers interested in history, especially those focused on World War II and espionage.
- Q: What makes Marie-Madeleine Fourcade a notable figure? A: Marie-Madeleine Fourcade is notable for being the only woman to serve as a chef de résistance during World War II, leading a significant intelligence organization.
- Q: Are there any awards or recognitions for this book? A: 'Madame Fourcade's Secret War' has been named one of the best books of the year by NPR and The Washington Post.