Code Name Hélène - by Ariel Lawhon (Paperback)

Code Name Hélène is a thrilling historical fiction novel that tells the story of Nancy Wake, an Australian expat living in Paris who becomes one of the most decorated women in WWII as a leader in the French Resistance.

With her signature red lipstick and ferocious wit, Nancy takes on the Nazis and men's arrogant sexism with uncommon bravado.

This fully animated portrait of Nancy Wake will fascinate readers of World War II history and thrill fans of fierce, brash, independent women alike.

Based on the real-life story of a woman who killed a Nazi with her bare hands and went on to become one of the most decorated women in WWII, Code Name Hélène is a compulsively readable account of a little-known yet extraordinary historical figure.

With vivid characters, intricate plotting, and a detailed afterword that makes plain how much of the account is factual, this book gives "Hélène" her due.

Don't miss out on this gripping and sensual romance novel that will hold readers in its grip from the very first page.