What do you think?
Rate this book
The Limping Lady: Based on the True Story of America's Most Decorated Female Spy
In the heart of occupied France, the Gestapo is hunting a ghost. They only know one thing about their most dangerous her limp.
Sent to Lyon, a city built for conspiracy, an American spy with a wooden leg codenamed "Cuthbert" begins a one-woman war against the Third Reich. Under the guise of a naïve journalist, Virginia Hall orchestrates sabotage and builds escape lines, her every move shadowed by the threat of discovery. Her limp is her signature, the one flaw in her performance that could betray her to the ever-watchful Gestapo.
When the enemy’s top spy hunter is brought in to eliminate the mysterious “Limping Lady,” Virginia must escalate her mission from espionage to open warfare. Tasked with forging a unified army from the feuding tribes of the Maquis, she must command bitter rivals in a series of audacious heists and devastating attacks. From the rooftops of Lyon to the treacherous peaks of the Pyrenees, Virginia wages a war of wits and wills against a relentless enemy who is determined to unmask her.
An epic and thrilling novel based on the true story of Virginia Hall, the spy who became a myth.
Sent to Lyon, a city built for conspiracy, an American spy with a wooden leg codenamed "Cuthbert" begins a one-woman war against the Third Reich. Under the guise of a naïve journalist, Virginia Hall orchestrates sabotage and builds escape lines, her every move shadowed by the threat of discovery. Her limp is her signature, the one flaw in her performance that could betray her to the ever-watchful Gestapo.
When the enemy’s top spy hunter is brought in to eliminate the mysterious “Limping Lady,” Virginia must escalate her mission from espionage to open warfare. Tasked with forging a unified army from the feuding tribes of the Maquis, she must command bitter rivals in a series of audacious heists and devastating attacks. From the rooftops of Lyon to the treacherous peaks of the Pyrenees, Virginia wages a war of wits and wills against a relentless enemy who is determined to unmask her.
An epic and thrilling novel based on the true story of Virginia Hall, the spy who became a myth.
216 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 23, 2025
341 people are currently reading
89 people want to read
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 14 of 14 reviews
November 23, 2025
Based on a true story, this is a truly remarkable story of great courage!
November 22, 2025
Wonderful
I am an old man and I read a lot. But out of the thousands of books I've read this one ranks right at the top of the pile with the best of them!
I am an old man and I read a lot. But out of the thousands of books I've read this one ranks right at the top of the pile with the best of them!
November 5, 2025
As a history lover I found this book hard to put down. The author captured the fear, pain, and self doubt of Virginia overcome by her courage, loyalty and brilliant strategic mind. Highly recommend.
December 20, 2025
Intrigue Abounds
Having just visited Lyon, this novel mixed past and present for me. Written with a wonderful pace of excitement and allowing the reader to anticipate the next steps, yet finding the story escalates in a new direction. Marvelous writing! The Resistance should never be forgotten. Real people bravely gave their lives. My next step will be to research "Diane.". I stayed on Rue Rene Leynaud and learned he was part of the Resistance and they met on that very street before he was killed by the Gestapo. Thank you for a wonderful read!
Having just visited Lyon, this novel mixed past and present for me. Written with a wonderful pace of excitement and allowing the reader to anticipate the next steps, yet finding the story escalates in a new direction. Marvelous writing! The Resistance should never be forgotten. Real people bravely gave their lives. My next step will be to research "Diane.". I stayed on Rue Rene Leynaud and learned he was part of the Resistance and they met on that very street before he was killed by the Gestapo. Thank you for a wonderful read!
October 20, 2025
Inspiring
Beautifully written, hard to stop reading. Very real, real life scenarios. A great strategic mind that kept a promise to a young orphan girl. Amazing description of the final that liberated Lyon, France. Conrad Samayoa.
Beautifully written, hard to stop reading. Very real, real life scenarios. A great strategic mind that kept a promise to a young orphan girl. Amazing description of the final that liberated Lyon, France. Conrad Samayoa.
December 14, 2025
Amazing!!!
You have heard that truth is stranger than fiction. This woman's life was more amazing, intense, and incredible than fiction.
You have heard that truth is stranger than fiction. This woman's life was more amazing, intense, and incredible than fiction.
October 31, 2025
Living Breathtaking History
A fascinating story, well told and gripping. Makes the reader feel and respect the sacrifice of a daring woman who became a legend.
A fascinating story, well told and gripping. Makes the reader feel and respect the sacrifice of a daring woman who became a legend.
November 28, 2025
Fantastic story with historical context that will keep you on your toes and ultimately have you cheering for the “Limping “Lady”
October 7, 2025
A phenomenal story!
December 8, 2025
Uses language in a unique and creative way.
I loved her use of language; Many authors will have a couple of good phrases that are memorable, Olivia has MANY. I think she did a great job of conveying the work of a strategist. There is a redundancy that is tedious at times, but overall it is my favorite book if the year.
I loved her use of language; Many authors will have a couple of good phrases that are memorable, Olivia has MANY. I think she did a great job of conveying the work of a strategist. There is a redundancy that is tedious at times, but overall it is my favorite book if the year.
December 10, 2025
Cold Cruel Violence
I have read many WWII genre books. This was one of the most cold, cruel and violent ones I have read.
The writing was mediocre. Many phrases were repeated over and over again. The word "surgical" was over used.
I read it to the end hoping for something redeeming, but alas, I was disappointed.
I have read many WWII genre books. This was one of the most cold, cruel and violent ones I have read.
The writing was mediocre. Many phrases were repeated over and over again. The word "surgical" was over used.
I read it to the end hoping for something redeeming, but alas, I was disappointed.
November 17, 2025
Could not put down once started — fascinating, riveting, frightening page turning suspense. The short 2-3 page) chapters contributed to the pace. Surely a mix of fiction and non, you will be captivated and will remember. Creative writing.
November 25, 2025
An epic story of courage and brilliance. 100% recommend.
After saying that, I came background to ask if this book is possibly AI generated or influenced… It uses the same phrases repeatedly as descriptions as if it has not been properly edited. In spite of that, I don’t change my recommendation. It is worth reading.
After saying that, I came background to ask if this book is possibly AI generated or influenced… It uses the same phrases repeatedly as descriptions as if it has not been properly edited. In spite of that, I don’t change my recommendation. It is worth reading.
Displaying 1 - 14 of 14 reviews