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A Woman of No Importance by Sonia Purnell

A Woman of No Importance

The Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win World War II

by Sonia Purnell
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  • First Published:
  • Apr 9, 2019, 368 pages
  • Paperback:
  • Mar 2020, 368 pages
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You should know this story
A Woman of No Importance is a biography of Virginia Hall, a heroic World War II spy who, again and again, was treated as unimportant because she was just a woman. Although Sonia Purnell put together honest research for this book, the story of Hall's life is almost unbelievable. How could one person accomplish so much in such dire circumstances and keep going back for more?

At first I was put off by this book because it is another World War II story, and I'm tired of them. If you are the same, let this book be the exception. While I can't say I agree with The New York Times that "This book is as riveting as any thriller," I did find it more than interesting, and I do recommend it.

More people should know this story. That's why I am glad to read that a movie based on this book is in development.
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CarolT

Mesmerizing
Almost reads like a novel.
Irving Presser

VIRGINIA HALL
Sonia Purnell has written a masterpiece of a book about an American Spy in WW2 called "A Woman of No Importance," A must read for anyone interested in World War 2, and the American spy who helped win the war.
Until now most people never of of Virginia Hall. Now everyone who reads this book will learn about this fabulous woman. And soon the book will be a major motion picture.
VIRGINIA HALL was a remarkable woman, and must never be forgotten.
A great book by Sonia Purnell.
BETTER THAN A FIVE STAR RATING.
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