Agent Josephine
by Damien Lewis
"American Beauty, French Hero, British Spy"
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Agent Josephine by Damien Lewis
Details
War:
World War II
Perspective:
Spying
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
Yes
Region:
Europe
Page Count:
320
Published Date:
2022
ISBN13:
9781541700666
Summary
Agent Josephine tells the true story of Josephine Baker, the famous African American entertainer who became a spy for the French Resistance during World War II. The book chronicles how Baker used her celebrity status and international performances as cover for intelligence gathering operations against the Nazis. Author Damien Lewis details her dangerous missions, including smuggling secret information and supporting the French underground movement. Despite facing racism in America, Baker risked her life for France, earning military honors for her courageous wartime service. The narrative combines her glamorous showbiz career with her remarkable secret work in espionage.
