Pauline 1943 SOE Agent Pearl Cornioley Hervé Larroque

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The extraordinary story of a Resistance heroine

Discover the extraordinary story of Pearl Cornioley, alias Pauline, one of the most courageous agents of the British SOE (Special Operations Executive) during World War II. This captivating biography by Hervé Larroque recounts the epic tale of an exceptional woman who risked her life for the freedom of France.

Parachuted into enemy territory

In September 1943, Pearl Cornioley, a 29-year-old Franco-British woman, was parachuted into occupied France with a perilous mission: to organize the resistance in the Indre region and coordinate sabotage operations against the Nazi occupiers. Hervé Larroque immerses us in the clandestine world of this elite agent, trained in the most secret techniques of subversive warfare.

Network leader in occupied France

Discover how Pauline quickly became one of the most effective network leaders in the French Resistance. An exceptional organizer, she coordinated arms drops, led spectacular sabotage operations, and saved numerous lives while constantly evading the Gestapo and collaborationist militias.

An authentic account of the Resistance

Based on firsthand accounts, previously unpublished archives, and Pearl Cornioley's personal recollections, this book reveals the little-known aspects of the secret war waged by SOE agents. An authentic glimpse into the dangerous daily lives of these unsung heroes who contributed to the liberation of France.

Why read this biography?

• The true story of an unsung heroine of the Resistance
• Authentic testimony about SOE agents in France
• A captivating tale of adventure and exceptional courage
• Rigorous and original historical documentation
• Tribute to women in the French Resistance

"A moving story that pays tribute to the extraordinary courage of the Resistance's secret agents."

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