Avenue of Spies: A True Story of Terror, Espionage, and One American Family's Heroic Resistance in Nazi-Occupied Paris
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Book Overview
The best-selling author of The Liberator brings to life the incredible true story of an American doctor in Paris, and his heroic espionage efforts during World War II The leafy Avenue Foch, one of the most exclusive residential streets in Nazi-occupied France, was Paris's hotbed of daring spies, murderous secret police, amoral informers, and Vichy collaborators. So when American physician Sumner Jackson, who lived with his wife and young son Phillip...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0804140030
ISBN13:9780804140034
Release Date:August 2015
Publisher:Crown Publishing Group (NY)
Length:304 Pages
Weight:1.25 lbs.
Dimensions:1.3" x 6.5" x 9.3"
Customer Reviews
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A wonderful true story of courage.
Published by Tallchickinthedesert , 2 years ago
I love World War 2 history, especially espionage stories. I hadn't ever heard of this family, but I was aware of the stories of some of those whom they helped. A phenomenal missing thread of information with great writing. Would absolutely recommend.
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