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Code name : Lise : the true story of the woman who became WWII's most highly decorated spy  Cover Image Book Book

Code name : Lise : the true story of the woman who became WWII's most highly decorated spy / Larry Loftis.

Loftis, Larry. (Author).

Summary:

"The extraordinary true story of Odette Sansom, the British spy who operated in occupied France and fell in love with her commanding officer during World War II--perfect for fans of Unbroken, The Boys in the Boat, and Code Girls."--Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781501198656 (hardcover : alk. paper)
  • ISBN: 1501198653 (hardcover : alk. paper)
  • Physical Description: xxi, 360 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
  • Edition: First Gallery Books hardcover edition.
  • Publisher: New York : Gallery Books, 2019.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 343-350) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Dramatis personae -- Preface -- Prologue -- Duty -- Jinxed -- Mission to Marseille -- The briefcase -- Control -- The kiss -- Pearl of the French Alps -- Grand Duke -- Lifeless -- The beam -- They will send for you -- Tick, tick -- The Black Hollow -- Viennese waltzes -- All my love -- Lily of the valley -- The bunker -- The slaughter -- Still warm -- Pierre -- Hunting the hunter -- Fanning the damned -- Completing the loop -- Epilogue -- Appendix: The SOE official history affair.
Subject: Odette, 1912-1995.
Spies > Great Britain > Biography.
Women spies > Great Britain > Biography.
World War, 1939-1945 > Secret service > Great Britain.
World War, 1939-1945 > Underground movements > France.
Genre: Biographies.

Available copies

  • 3 of 3 copies available at Lehigh Valley Library System. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Easton Area Public Library System. (Show)

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Easton Main Library 940.548 L829c (Text) 31901004305548 Adult Nonfiction Available -
Abington Community Library 92 SANSOM (Text) 50687011647362 Adult Nonfiction Available -
Albright Memorial Library 92 SANSOM (Text) 50686015507895 Adult Nonfiction Available -
Allentown Public Library 940.54 LOFT (Text) 34455006525972 Adult Nonfiction 1st FL Available -
Altoona Area Public Library 940.5486 LOF (Text) 33240005325934 Adult Nonfiction Available -
Annie Halenbake Ross Library 940.54 Lof (Text) 00141797 ADULT Non-Fiction Available -
Ashland Public Library 940.54 LOF (Text) 30399000337576 Non-fiction Available -
Bethlehem Main Library 940.54 (Text) 33062009097040 Adult Nonfiction Available -
Collinsville Community Library Adults Sansom Biography (Text) 34259000479875 Main Room Available -
Dimmick Main Library 940.54 LOF (Text) 30444100310238 Adult Nonfiction Available -

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