The Last Secret Agent. Her Majesty's Spy Behind Enemy Lines

During World War II, young Pippa Latour served as a British secret agent, undertaking dangerous missions in occupied France. In particular, she gathered information about the location of German military units before the Allies landed in Normandy. At the twilight of her long life, she shared her memories of this arduous work, the events of those days, and the people who helped her. Pippa Latour's captivating story about the special training of female agents, landings in enemy territory, arrests by the Gestapo, and resourcefulness in critical situations immerses the reader in the atmosphere of wartime. Furthermore, the book reveals little-known aspects of the collaboration between British intelligence and the French Resistance.

• 1. A fascinating plot and a detailed historical context.
• 2. A female perspective on war, espionage, and the daily choice between fear and duty.
• 3. In July 2024, it made the top 100 best books of all time.