Agent Josephine: American beauty, French hero, British spy
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Published:

New York : PublicAffairs, 2022.

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Book

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First US edition.

Physical Desc:

xxvi, 466 pages, 16 pages of unnumbered plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm.

Language:

English

ISBN:

9781541700666, 154170066X, 9781541700666, 154170066X

Notes

Bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 399-452) and index.

Description

"In Agent Josephine, bestselling author Damien Lewis uncovers this little-known history of the famous singer's life. During the war years, as a member of the French Nurse paratroopers--a cover for her spying work--Baker participated in numerous clandestine activities and emerged as a formidable spy. In turn, she was a hero of the three countries in whose name she served--the US, France, and Britain"--,Provided by publisher.

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APA Citation (style guide)

Lewis, D. (2022). Agent Josephine: American beauty, French hero, British spy. First US edition. PublicAffairs.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Lewis, Damien. 2022. Agent Josephine: American Beauty, French Hero, British Spy. PublicAffairs.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Lewis, Damien, Agent Josephine: American Beauty, French Hero, British Spy. PublicAffairs, 2022.

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Lewis, Damien. Agent Josephine: American Beauty, French Hero, British Spy. First US edition. PublicAffairs, 2022.

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