Code Name Hélène
By Ariel Lawhon

- Release Date: 2020-03-31
- Genre: Historical Fiction
Description
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Frozen River, this thrilling novel about a daring socialite spy chronicles the true wartime exploits of a woman who deserves to be a household name.
"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 Yours
It is 1936 and Nancy Wake is an intrepid Australian expat living in Paris who has bluffed her way into a reporting job for a 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.
Told in interweaving timelines organized around the four code names Nancy used during the war, Code Name Hélène follows Nancy’s transformation from journalist to one of the most powerful leaders in the French Resistance, known for her ferocious wit, her signature red lipstick, and her ability to summon weapons straight from the Allied forces. But with power comes notoriety, and no matter how careful Nancy is to protect her identity, the risk of exposure is great—for herself and for those she loves.
Reviews
Unexpected triumph
5By bebe_555A gripping tale of courage, pain, humility and above all, the power of love. In the face of often overwhelming odds, true heroism finds its mark, again and again. It was almost impossible to put this book down until I reached the end. And even then I wished for more.Amazing
5By carocrossSomehow I overlooked this woman was real. As I read the book, I kept saying to myself “so unreal! No one is this good.” Shame on me. Incredible story. Highly recommend.Must read!
5By SLPhotoOne of the most well written books I have ever read! It captured my attention from start to finish.Wonderful
5By kyfdfThere were times when I was reading that Things went slow. There were times when Nancy irritated me. Unbelievable events that had to be fiction. Then when her story was told, I missed her. And cried.Great read!
5By LindsayL7This was such an interesting story inspired by the real life of Nancy Wake. I wish I could start the book over for the first time!All Time Favorite
5By beneaththesewesternskiesGreat story about an amazing woman!Good read
5By 77Jackie77Thoroughly engaging.code name helen
2By OK-me2skips around way too much