Code Name Hélène
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Code Name Hélène
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Narrated by:
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Barrie Kreinik
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Peter Ganim
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By:
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Ariel Lawhon
About this listen
A roller-coaster ride full of danger and intrigue based on the extraordinary true story of Australia’s most beloved war heroine, Nancy Wake, now optioned for a television series starring Elizabeth Debicki.
In 1936, intrepid young Australian journalist Nancy Wake is living in Paris after witnessing firsthand the terror of Hitler’s rise in Europe, firing her resolve to join the fight to defeat the Nazis. When Nancy falls in love with a handsome French industrialist, no sooner has she become Mrs. Henri Fiocca than the Germans invade and Nancy adopts another name, a codename - the first of many.
As the elusive Lucienne Carlier she smuggles people across borders and earns the nickname "The White Mouse", along with a five-million-franc bounty on her head courtesy of the Gestapo. Forced to flee France for England, Nancy is trained by an elite espionage group under the codename Hélène. Finally, with mission in hand, she is airdropped back into France as the deadly Madame Andrée.
But the closer to liberation France gets, the more exposed Nancy and the people she loves - will become.
Based on the true story of a woman who saved countless lives, Code Name Hélène is a thrilling tale of unfaltering courage, remarkable sacrifice - and love.
"Magnificent.... Lawhon carries us into the heart of the French resistance [and] into the mind of a badass heroine with uncanny instincts who takes on the Nazis and men’s arrogant sexism with uncommon bravado.... Propulsive.... Emotionally stirring.... Even long after the last page is turned, this astonishing story of Wake’s accomplishments will hold readers in its grip." (Booklist, starred review)
"Underground operative, charmer in red lipstick, loving wife, and hard-hitting woman of her times, Nancy Wake will fascinate and thrill fans of fierce, brash, independent women, alike." (Lisa Wingate, author of Before We Were Yours)
©2020 Ariel Lawhon (P)2020 Simon & SchusterWhat listeners say about Code Name Hélène
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- Lesleyaa
- 21-02-2021
The White Mouse
Amazing! This story about Nancy Wake is such a wonderful listen. The inspiring life of such a courageous woman is almost beyond comprehension. The World has a lot to thank this gutsy lady for. The author has handled “her story” with great understanding and skill - certainly kept me reading.
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- Anonymous User
- 17-01-2021
Read it!
I loved this book from the first page right up until the last. The narrators brought it to life in a way I’ve never heard before. It is now in my top 5 favourite books. Read it!
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- Anonymous User
- 23-01-2021
Incredible story
Loved every moment. Left wanting to learn more about Nancy Wake and the other characters.
Excellent narration.
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- Anonymous User
- 25-07-2021
Inspiring. Entertaining.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Will forever be a huge fan on Nancy. Thanks to the author, this is another way of appreciating her.
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- Jules, who loves to read.
- 12-10-2021
Inspirational.
Amazing woman. Amazing novel. Perfect naration that made each character and each moment of the plot truly memorable.
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- Judy Davies
- 12-12-2024
A wonderful inspiring story about a national treasure.
I absolutely loved this book. Everything about it was brilliant: the story, the structure, the characters and the narration. What a remarkable woman was Nancy Wake.
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- Wendy Stow
- 22-08-2020
Astonishing!
Well researched, authentic absorbing and amazing. Performance was good- accents worked pretty well. However, I found the shifting time zones terribly confusing. It's always harder to do this successfully in an audio book, because you can't flick back and check where you are.
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- Jennifer
- 17-11-2021
Code Name Brilliant!
What an inspiration of determination, bravery, intelligence, selflessness and personality plus! Ariel Lawhon delivers a truly engaging fictionalised portrayal based on fact! I didn't want to stop listening. I hope to find more of her novels and will look also for Nancy Wake's own autobiography 'The White Mouse'.
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- Anonymous User
- 24-02-2022
A MUST Read
brilliantly written and delivered. A true story and heroine to inspire us to fight the good fight.
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- Blossominoz
- 17-01-2021
An amazing story of a brave and courageous woman
An unbelievable story, beautifully written about an amazing woman. Truly unbelievable, except it is true. Certainly makes me want to find out more about Nancy Wake. The female narrator was exceptional, the male's performance, however, was cringe worthy. He made the Australian accent sound Cockney. A must read.
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