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Virginia Hall is literally the coolest. And of course a woman spy of her caliber would absolutely dominate.
Hall lost part of her leg in a hunting accident and still went on to become one of the most effective and influential spies of World War II, later continuing her work with the CIA. This book is nonfiction, but itβs told in a gripping, story-driven way that never feels dry or academic.
Being a woman actually gave Hall a strategic advantage. She was consistently underestimated, which allowed her to move through occupied France carrying out high-level, top-secret work that saved countless lives. One of the most unbelievable details is that she crossed the Pyrenees Mountains on foot using a prosthetic leg, and reportedly complained less than some of the able-bodied men traveling with her.
An incredible story of courage, ingenuity, and a woman who changed the course of history without ever seeking credit for it.
A book suggested by a fellow Book Nerd