The Last Secret Agent: My Life as a Spy Behind Nazi Lines by Pippa Latour, Jude Dobson

 

From a unique and singular voice comes the incredible true story of the last surviving undercover British female operative in WW2. Pippa Latour parachuted into occupied France in 1944 to conduct sabotage and subversion behind enemy lines. Selling soap to German soldiers and hiding codes on a piece of ribbon, she sent back crucial information about troop positions in the lead up to D-Day, and continued her work until Paris was liberated. From her childhood as an orphan in South Africa to her years as an undercover agent, Pippa's story is that of a woman determined to honor her principles and risk her life to fight against the greatest evil of the 20th century.

The Last Secret Agent is a posthumously published memoir, co-written with journalist Jude Dobson. Pippa was decorated highly for her actions, including being made a Member of the Order of the British Empire and receiving the Légion d’Honneur in France. For years, Pippa kept her involvement in the war effort secret from everyone, including her family, but for the first time, her story can now be told in full.

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About The Author

 

Jude Dobson is a New Zealand based award winning documentary producer and best-selling author. She has a particular interest in World War I and II and enjoys exploring history through the personal stories of people who lived through that time.

At age 101, Pippa Latour asked Jude to write her memoir and the two women formed a strong bond in the process. The Last Secret Agent was published a few months after Pippa passed away, age 102, and instantly become a best-seller. Jude holds the film rights for Pippa's remarkable story and is moving her writing efforts to producing a screenplay. 

 

My Review

I loved this read, she was such a brave young women, and I felt like I was walking in her shoes.
We begin this book at the very beginning of her life, and yes, we see what made her what she was.
Her life was not easy, and there is a lot of tragedy, but their were people who stepped up and she had an amazing upbringing.
This woman and others like her are owed so much, they saved so many lives and helped win the war, and often went unrecognized!
I loved that this amazing woman Pippa Latour is being recognized, she was so smart and gave so much to the world! Many thanks to Jude Dobson for this wonderful book!
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher St. Martin's Press, and was not required to give a positive review.