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Code Name Hélène

A gripping wartime novel inspired by a real-life heroine from the bestselling author of THE FROZEN RIVER

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Code Name Hélène

By: Ariel Lawhon
Narrated by: Barrie Kreinik, Peter Ganim
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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.

'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

'This is the next book I won't be able to stop talking about...so, so good!' 5 stars (Goodreads reviewer)

'A gripping thriller based on the life of Nancy Wake... Lawhon's vivid, fast-paced narrative will keep readers turning the pages' Publishers Weekly

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.

Just some of the 5-star reader reviews for Code Name Hélène:

'I finished this a few weeks ago and I'm still thinking about Hélène . . . exceptional' 5 stars (Goodreads reviewer)

'Will have you turning off phones and TVs and staying up late to read it' 5 stars (Goodreads reviewer)©2020 Ariel Lawhon
20th Century Genre Fiction Historical Fiction War & Military Women's Fiction Fiction Heartfelt Inspiring Scary Tear-jerking Espionage Thought-Provoking Military
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This book started off in a way that is very different to the many ww2 resistance books I've listened to. I wondered why Nancy had an Australian accent. Shame on me and my assumptions. It also seemed quite light. It wasnt. I feel like I have been taken inside the character of Nancy and humour and wit were part of her. She was brave, resilient, daring, resourceful and unashamedly herself.
It is also a story of love and marriage, war and resistance. The characters are so well developed and portrayed by writer and narrators they become so precious and so human. I would like to say more about Henri, a very fine man, but I think I must let you listen yourself.


An Amazing Woman and gripping story

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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!!!

Brilliant

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A remarkable woman and a page turning story. This should be standard text for high school students.

A remarkable woman !

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too much tooing and froing spoilt what could have been a great read. some accents were a bit dodgy too!

great story

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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.

Totally Unput Downable

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