Spy Princess Shrabani Basu SOE Noor Khan

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The extraordinary story of Noor Inayat Khan, an Indian princess who became an SOE spy during World War II.

Shrabani Basu reveals the fascinating story of Noor Inayat Khan, a descendant of the Sultan of Mysore, who abandoned her privileged life to become a British secret agent in occupied France. A captivating tale of espionage, courage, and sacrifice.

What you will discover:

• Noor's princely childhood and cosmopolitan education
• His involvement in the British SOE (Special Operations Executive)
• Her perilous mission as a radio operator in occupied France
• His capture by the Gestapo and his imprisonment
• His ultimate sacrifice and posthumous recognition

Basu excels at recreating the atmosphere of this dangerous era, revealing how an exceptional young woman became a heroine of the Resistance. A necessary tribute to this little-known figure in the fight against Nazism.

A captivating biography of a SOE heroine. Available in print-on-demand, ePub, and PDF. Free delivery within France.