Pauline 1943 SOE Agent Pearl Cornioley Hervé Larroque

The extraordinary story of a heroine of the Resistance

Discover the exceptional fate of Pearl Cornioley, also known as Pauline, one of the bravest agents of the British SOE (Special Operations Executive) during the Second World War. This gripping biography by Hervé Larroque traces the saga of an extraordinary woman who risked her life for the freedom of France.

Parachuted into enemy territory

In September 1943, Pearl Cornioley, a young Franco-Briton of 29 years, was parachuted into occupied France with a perilous mission: to organise the resistance in Indre and coordinate sabotage actions against the Nazi occupiers. Hervé Larroque immerses us in the secret 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 of the French Resistance. An outstanding organiser, she coordinated arms drops, led spectacular sabotage operations, and saved many lives while constantly evading the Gestapo and collaborating militias.

An authentic testimony on the Resistance

Based on direct testimonies, unpublished archives, and Pearl Cornioley’s personal memories, this book reveals the little-known aspects of the secret war waged by SOE agents. An authentic dive into the dangerous daily life of these shadow heroes who contributed to the liberation of France.

Why read this biography?

• True story of an unknown heroine of the Resistance
• Authentic testimony about SOE agents in France
• Captivating account of adventures and exceptional courage
• Rigorous and unpublished historical documentation
• Tribute to women in the French Resistance

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• SOE against Gestapo: SOE against Gestapo - Francis Suttill - The fight of the Prosper network against the Gestapo
• Odette, agent S 23: Odette, agent S 23 - The fate of Odette Sansom, SOE heroine

"A moving account that pays tribute to the extraordinary courage of the secret agents of the Resistance"

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