Code Name Hlne: A Novel by Ariel Lawhon (English) Paperback Book

Description: Code Name Hlne by Ariel Lawhon Based on the thrilling real-life story of a socialite spy and astonishing woman who killed a Nazi with her bare hands and went on to become one of the most decorated women in WWII—from the New York Times bestselling author of I Was Anastasia and The Frozen River."Will fascinate readers of World War II history and thrill fans of fierce, brash, independent women." —Lisa Wingate, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Before We Were YoursTold in interweaving timelines organized around the four code names Nancy used during the war, Code Name Hélène is a spellbinding and moving story of enduring love, remarkable sacrifice and unfaltering resolve that chronicles the true exploits of a woman who deserves to be a household name.It is 1936 and Nancy Wake is an intrepid Australian expat living in Paris who has bluffed her way into a reporting job for Hearst newspaper when she meets the wealthy French industrialist Henri Fiocca. No sooner does Henri sweep Nancy off her feet and convince her to become Mrs. Fiocca than the Germans invade France and she takes yet another name: a code name.As Lucienne Carlier, Nancy smuggles people and documents across the border. Her success and her remarkable ability to evade capture earns her the nickname The White Mouse from the Gestapo. With a five million franc bounty on her head, Nancy is forced to escape France and leave Henri behind. When she enters training with the Special Operations Executives in Britain, her new comrades are instructed to call her Helene. And finally, with mission in hand, Nancy is airdropped back into France as the deadly Madam Andree, where she claims her place as one of the most powerful leaders in the French Resistance, armed with a ferocious wit, her signature red lipstick, and the ability to summon weapons straight from the Allied Forces. But no one can protect Nancy if the enemy finds out these four women are one and the same, and the closer to liberation France gets, the more exposed she—and the people she loves—become.Dont miss Ariel Lawhons new book, The Frozen River! FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography ARIEL LAWHON is a critically acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author of historical fiction. Her books have been translated into numerous languages and have been Library Reads, One Book One County, Indie Next, Costco, and Book of the Month Club selections. She lives in the rolling hills outside Nashville, Tennessee, with her husband and four sons. She splits her time between the grocery store and the baseball field. Review "Ariel Lawhon delivers in Code Name Hélène. This fully animated portrait of Nancy Wake— underground operative, charmer in red lipstick, loving wife, and hard-hitting woman of her times, will fascinate readers of World War II history and thrill fans of fierce, brash, independent women, alike. A stark exploration of the remarkable difference one person, willing to rise in the face of fear, can make."—LISA WINGATE, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Before We Were Yours "Fascinating."—NEW YORK POST "REQUIRED READING""A spellbinding work of historical fiction. . . [and] one of the most sensual romance novels youve ever read. . . She is real, this really did happen is the mantra you may find yourself repeating, in awe of every page."—BOOKPAGE, *STARRED*"A compulsively readable account of a little-known yet extraordinary historical figure—Lawhons best book to date."—KIRKUS REVIEW, *STARRED*"Magnificent. . . Lawhon carries us into the heart of the French resistance [and] into the mind of a badass heroine with uncanny instincts who takes on the Nazis and mens arrogant sexism with uncommon bravado. . . Even long after the last page is turned, this astonishing story of Wakes accomplishments will hold readers in its grip."—BOOKLIST, *STARRED*"Readers will be transfixed by the story of a woman who should be a household name."—LIBRARY JOURNAL *STARRED*"Riveting. . . [A] stunning, moving story."—BOOKREPORTER.COM "Masterful. . . Exhaustively researched and vividly woven. . . As much an epic love story as an engrossing narrative of an unlikely anti-Nazi combatant. . . Lawhon has proven herself a master at her craft, and she does readers a great service with Code Name Hélène."—CHAPTER16"Captivating. . . [Lawhon] sweeps readers into Nancys wry, fast-talking, first-person account of her adventures. . . While Nancy cuts a vivid, stylish figure through the novels pages, her supporting case is also well drawn [and] Lawhons elegant plotting makes them shine. . .Lawhons gripping narrative gives Hélène her due."—SHELF AWARENESS"Gripping…Lawhon throws readers into the middle of the action… Lawhons vivid, fast-paced narrative will keep readers turning the pages, and a detailed afterword makes plain how much of the account is factual. This entertaining tale does justice to Lawhons larger-than-life subject."—PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Review Quote " Ariel Lawhon delivers in Code Name H Excerpt from Book PART ONE Nancy Grace Augusta Wake The power of a glance has been so much abused in love stories, that it has come to be disbelieved in. Few people dare now to say that two beings have fallen in love because they have looked at each other. Yet it is in this way that love begins, and in this way only. --Victor Hugo, Les Mis Details ISBN0525565493 Author Ariel Lawhon Short Title Code Name Hélène Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 0525565493 ISBN-13 9780525565499 Format Paperback Publication Date 2021-02-02 Subtitle A Novel Pages 496 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2021-02-02 NZ Release Date 2021-02-02 US Release Date 2021-02-02 UK Release Date 2021-02-02 Publisher Random House USA Inc Place of Publication New York DEWEY 813.6 Audience General Imprint Vintage Books We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131116894;

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