One Woman's War
by Christine Wells
"A Novel of the Real Miss Moneypenny"
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One Woman's War by Christine Wells
Details
War:
World War II
Perspective:
Spying
Biography:
No
Region:
Europe
Page Count:
384
Published Date:
2022
ISBN13:
9780063111806
Summary
This historical fiction novel follows Victoire Paddy Ridsdale, believed to be the inspiration for James Bonds Miss Moneypenny. Set during World War II, the story chronicles Paddys work as a secretary in British Naval Intelligence, where she encounters Ian Fleming. The novel explores her contributions to the war effort, her professional relationship with Fleming, and the challenges faced by women in intelligence work during wartime. Wells weaves together espionage, romance, and the untold story of a woman whose real life may have inspired one of fictions most iconic characters.
