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Code Name Hélène
- Narrated by: Barrie Kreinik, Peter Ganim
- Length: 17 hrs and 17 mins
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Summary
Woman. Wife. Smuggler. Spy....
A thrilling and heart-wrenching novel inspired by the astonishing real life story of Nancy Wake. Perfect for fans of Suzanne Goldring's My Name Is Eva, Kate Quinn's The Alice Network and Imogen Kealey's Liberation, soon to be a blockbuster movie.
In 1936, foreign correspondent, Nancy Wake, witnesses first-hand the terror of Hitler's rise in Europe. No sooner has Nancy met, fallen in love with and agreed to marry French industrialist Henri Fiocca, than the Germans invade France and force her to take on her first code name of many. The Gestapo call her the White Mouse for her remarkable ability to evade capture when smuggling Allied soldiers across borders. She becomes Hélène when she leaves France to train in espionage with an elite special forces group in London. Then, when she returns to France, she is the deadly Madame Andrée. But the closer Frances gets to liberation, the more exposed Nancy - and the people she loves - will become.
Inspired by true wartime events, Code Name Hélène is a gripping and moving story of extraordinary courage, unfaltering resolve, remarkable sacrifice - and enduring love.
Critic reviews
"Lawhon breathes new life into Nancy Wake's extraordinary story. Rich and thoroughly researched, an exciting, well-written account of wartime valour and the protagonist's qualities shine through." (The Times)
"A gripping thriller based on the life of Nancy Wake.... Lawhon's vivid, fast-paced narrative will keep readers turning the pages." (Publishers Weekly)
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- Claire bear
- 26-01-23
That was the best audio book I have ever listened too in 163 titles
I love the fact this was based on the life and times of a real person who made history for us all. It’s very cleverly written in the before and after both running parallel in an easy way to follow despite the complexity of the tale .
I cannot rate this highly enough most fascinating, enjoyable, moving and poignant in equal measure.
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- davidjh
- 03-07-21
Nancy Wake a heroine for all time
Full of danger, bravery and heart, much of this ‘story’ is true. It is well put together and moves forward with pace. I am very happy to have learned about Nancy Wake. Anyone, even slightly interested about WW2, needs to know about her and her amazing role in occupied France. A great example of the massive input of many women in the war effort and how real femininity need not be incompatible with great warriorship.
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- Scottie
- 23-02-23
Amazing
Remarkable story, brilliantly written with very clever use of different time frames and beautifully narrated. Highly recommend.
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- Helen Simmons
- 06-02-23
Brilliant
Gripping story and all the more amazing because it was true!!
Only criticism is - surely you could have found a French man to read the part of Henri!!!
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- e-Lizah
- 21-10-23
Wonderful
Brilliantly written and beautifully narrated. Couldn’t wait to continue before work, driving to work and after work.
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- Helen
- 26-06-22
Heart Thumping Real Life!
I absolutely LOVE this book!
The narration is beyond excellent.
Such a beautiful inspirational love story through the heart of the most horrific nazi brutality and fighting constantly to overcome.
Did not want this to end!
Ten stars from me.
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- LB Hutton
- 16-04-22
Fantastic- didn’t want it to end
I absolutely loved everything about the book. The story, the way it was written, I literally could listen again straight away. Fantastic.
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- Cathy
- 21-06-22
Totally Unput Downable
I’ve read a number of books on this subject but this just blew them all out of the water, particularly because it is based on fact. An awe inspiring story of an amazingly courageous woman which is not only funny, but heartbreakingly sad, terrifying and totally unput downable! The characters are amazing and the narration spot on. I’m so sad it has come to an end. An absolute must read for anyone interested in this subject.
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- Bev
- 14-04-23
Amazingly awesome
Brilliantly written. Providing a glimpse, a flavour, taste of life before and during the Second World War in France.
Jumping backwards and forwards in time added to the narrative and the narration was excellent.
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- Sylvie
- 04-02-23
Loved this book and the narration
Hard to believe it was based on a real story.
Will look out for more books from this author.
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