43 pages 1 hour read

Sonia Purnell

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'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.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
History: World
History: U.S.
Women's Studies (Nonfiction)
Period
WWII / World War II
Holocaust
Themes
Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice
Society: War
Identity: Gender
Genre
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Biography