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A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of Virginia Hall, WWII’s Most Dangerous Spy

Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2019

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Sonia Purnell

A Woman of No Importance

Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Biography • Nonfiction

Setting

Europe • 1940s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of Virginia Hall, WWII’s Most Dangerous Spy by Sonia Purnell is a biography of Virginia Hall, an American who became a highly effective spy for the Allies during World War II. Despite being initially rejected by the Foreign Service due to her sex and disability, Hall's tenacity led her to join the Special Operations Executive's F Section, where her espionage efforts significantly contributed to the French Resistance's success against Nazi forces. The book contains instances of wartime violence and torture.

Inspirational

Informative

Mysterious

Challenging

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.3

74,584 ratings

83%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Sonia Purnell's A Woman of No Importance receives praise for its compelling narrative and thorough research, bringing to life the story of Virginia Hall's heroic efforts in World War II. While some critics find the pacing uneven and the heavy detail potentially overwhelming, the book is widely appreciated for its historical depth and inspiration.

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Who Should Read A Woman of No Importance?

A reader who enjoys biographies of extraordinary historical figures and espionage thrillers will relish A Woman of No Importance by Sonia Purnell. Fans of Erik Larson's The Devil in the White City and Ben Macintyre's Agent Zigzag will appreciate this riveting tale of Virginia Hall, a World War II spy who defied the odds.

4.3

74,584 ratings

83%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Biography • Nonfiction

Setting

Europe • 1940s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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