A Woman of No Importance
The Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win World War II
by:
Sonia Purnell
in:
Biographies
Summary:
The book chronicles the life of Virginia Hall, an American woman who became one of the most significant spies for the Allies in World War II, despite losing a leg in a hunting accident. It details her work with the British Special Operations Executive and the American Office of Strategic Services in occupied France, where she organized resistance efforts, gathered intelligence, and helped downed Allied airmen escape.
Key points:
1. Virginia Hall: The book explores the life of Virginia Hall, an American spy during World War II, who overcame her disability and societal norms.
