Summaries of books by Sarah Rose:
D-Day Girls
The Spies Who Armed the Resistance, Sabotaged the Nazis, and Helped Win World War II
Sarah Rose
The book chronicles the stories of female spies from the Special Operations Executive (SOE) who were sent to France to conduct espionage, sabotage, and build the French Resistance during World War II. It highlights their daring missions, personal sacrifices, and crucial role in undermining Nazi operations ahead of the Allied invasion on D-Day.
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For All the Tea in China
How England Stole the World's Favorite Drink and Changed History
Sarah Rose
The book recounts the true story of a 19th-century British botanist, Robert Fortune, who embarked on a covert mission to China to steal tea plants and secrets of tea production for the British Empire. It details his adventures and the impact of his actions on global trade and the history of colonialism.
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