Noor and Vera
Rupande Mehta
Belletristik/Erzählende Literatur
Beschreibung
An immersive tale based on the true story of two extraordinary women, Noor Inayat Khan and Vera Atkins, whose destinies converged amidst the chaos of Nazi-occupied France during World War II.
Noor Inayat Khan: born into an influential Sufi family, and a remarkable spy.
Vera Atkins: a Jewish-Romanian secretary turned powerful British Intelligence Officer.
The war rages on and the days darken, Noor embarks on a perilous mission behind enemy lines while Vera steps into a role that changes history. As Vera unravels the mysteries surrounding more than 100 female operatives she sent into danger, Noor remains a haunting enigma. Through dogged perseverance, Vera peels back the layers of secrecy, exposing the fate of Noor Inayat Khan.
Transporting us to a time of unfathomable courage and sacrifice, Rupande Mehta’s debut reveals the incredible bravery and unbreakable bonds that defined two incredible women in one of history's darkest hours.
Kundenbewertungen
germany, prison, france, ww2, soe, wireless, britain, women spies, true story, radio operators, secret service, female spy, 1939-1945, prisoner of war, world war 2