Origins and Adulthood

Life as a Secretary

Entry to Espionage

World War II and Becoming a Spy

Gathering Information and Risking her Life

Escape from Gestapo

Return to America and Lasting Influence

Legacy and the Recognition She Deserved

This book tells the fascinating story of an American socialite who became a spy for the Allies during the World War II. Operating in France, Virginia Hall went undercover to aid the French Resistance, successfully contributing to their efforts against the Nazis. Her incredible life and uncelebrated contributions form the crux of this gripping narrative.

non_fiction

history

biography

A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win World War II