Citizens of London

The Americans Who Stood with Britain in Its Darkest, Finest Hour

Lynne Olson

The book chronicles the lives and contributions of three influential Americans in London during World War II: broadcaster Edward R. Murrow, businessman Averell Harriman, and U.S. Ambassador John Gilbert Winant. It highlights their efforts to support the British war effort and strengthen the alliance between the United States and Britain, both before and after America's entry into the war.

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Madame Fourcade's Secret War

The Daring Young Woman Who Led France's Largest Spy Network Against Hitler

Lynne Olson

The book chronicles the true story of Marie-Madeleine Fourcade, a young Frenchwoman who headed the largest intelligence network for the Allies in Nazi-occupied France during World War II. It details her remarkable leadership of the Alliance network, which gathered crucial information for the British and endured great personal risk, including capture and escape.

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Last Hope Island

Britain, Occupied Europe, and the Brotherhood That Helped Turn the Tide of War

Lynne Olson

The book chronicles the role of Britain as a refuge for leaders and military forces from occupied European nations during WWII, detailing how these European exiles contributed to the Allied victory. It highlights the collaborative efforts and strategic partnerships formed between Britain and the European resistance movements, showcasing their combined efforts in espionage, combat, and intelligence that were crucial in defeating the Axis powers.

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Those Angry Days

Roosevelt, Lindbergh, and America's Fight Over World War II, 1939-1941

Lynne Olson

The book delves into the intense national debate in the United States between interventionists, who supported joining World War II to help the Allies, and isolationists, who wanted to keep America out of the European conflict. It focuses on the clash between President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who pushed for intervention, and Charles Lindbergh, the aviator hero who became the spokesperson for the isolationist movement.

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