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The Heroines of SOE #4
Operation Treasure : Eve’s War
“A message from Arthur,” Mimi said. “He wants us to steal a set of plans from a factory and blow up the building.”
“Who owns the factory?” Guy asked.
“Auguste Maingard,” Mimi said.
“And what does the factory produce?” I asked.
“It’s a scientific establishment,” Mimi said. “It’s developing a frequency-hopping guided missile system. Naturally, the Nazis are aware of this work and intend to exploit the invention.”
“So,” I said, “we steal the guidance system from Maingard and the Nazis.”
“That’s right,” Mimi said.
“And if we fail?” I frowned.
“If we fail,” Mimi said, “Arthur will send in the bombers and raze the factory to the ground.”
“That would mean the loss of many innocent lives,” Guy said. He stared into the middle-distance, grim-faced. “We can’t allow that. We can’t afford to fail.”
There was a determination on Guy’s face, a passion in his voice that demanded success. Obviously, a new missile guidance system was important, but Guy’s look and tone suggested that this operation went beyond the machinations of war. For some reason, it was personal.
“Who owns the factory?” Guy asked.
“Auguste Maingard,” Mimi said.
“And what does the factory produce?” I asked.
“It’s a scientific establishment,” Mimi said. “It’s developing a frequency-hopping guided missile system. Naturally, the Nazis are aware of this work and intend to exploit the invention.”
“So,” I said, “we steal the guidance system from Maingard and the Nazis.”
“That’s right,” Mimi said.
“And if we fail?” I frowned.
“If we fail,” Mimi said, “Arthur will send in the bombers and raze the factory to the ground.”
“That would mean the loss of many innocent lives,” Guy said. He stared into the middle-distance, grim-faced. “We can’t allow that. We can’t afford to fail.”
There was a determination on Guy’s face, a passion in his voice that demanded success. Obviously, a new missile guidance system was important, but Guy’s look and tone suggested that this operation went beyond the machinations of war. For some reason, it was personal.
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Published January 30, 2021
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May 12, 2022
Eve, Guy and Mimi have assumed their new identities in France and are going about the business of obtaining information, sending coded messages, and training up the Maquis for future acts of sabotage against the Nazi regime.
Guy is revelling in his findings as an archaeologist and Mimi is proving very adept as a nurse, while Eve is playing the mourning widow with a penchant for sketching all too well. The trio's bond is even tighter now, and there are hints of further closeness to come between Eve and Guy. Unfortunately, this time Eve - aka Genevieve - has to contend with an amorous and immensely arrogant German Officer on a date she cannot turn down. Can she handle him? Of course she can - for now, at least.
Mimi celebrates her 21st birthday and is overwhelmed by gifts and a party, although she is seriously missing - and worried about - her fiancé, Henri.
Relations with the Maquis is fraught as they are keen to show their "muscle" against the Nazis, but their leader does not like "taking orders" from a woman; patience is waning and they want to strike quickly. However, the risk of moving too fast, or being disunited, comes with consequences. In the heat of war, success relies on keeping a cool head. The tension is mounting and the team have to think on their feet when things take a wrong turn regarding a mission to sabotage Nazi plans. They're forced to act, and Mimi has to come to Eve's rescue. In doing so, she carries out her first kill, but is the pressure getting to her now?
This story sees both Mimi and Eve hanker after happier times; Mimi to be with Henri and Eve thinks about her family in Wales, sending a letter to her brother before challenging Guy on his motives for joining the SOE.
This story is short in length but goes a great way in grounding the reader in the French countryside, understanding the dangers faced by the civilians who are helping them, and in showing the arrogance of the German officers who still believe they can and will win this war.
As always, elements of the story are based on real events as experienced by female SOE operatives, and the author includes snippets about them at the end.
Guy is revelling in his findings as an archaeologist and Mimi is proving very adept as a nurse, while Eve is playing the mourning widow with a penchant for sketching all too well. The trio's bond is even tighter now, and there are hints of further closeness to come between Eve and Guy. Unfortunately, this time Eve - aka Genevieve - has to contend with an amorous and immensely arrogant German Officer on a date she cannot turn down. Can she handle him? Of course she can - for now, at least.
Mimi celebrates her 21st birthday and is overwhelmed by gifts and a party, although she is seriously missing - and worried about - her fiancé, Henri.
Relations with the Maquis is fraught as they are keen to show their "muscle" against the Nazis, but their leader does not like "taking orders" from a woman; patience is waning and they want to strike quickly. However, the risk of moving too fast, or being disunited, comes with consequences. In the heat of war, success relies on keeping a cool head. The tension is mounting and the team have to think on their feet when things take a wrong turn regarding a mission to sabotage Nazi plans. They're forced to act, and Mimi has to come to Eve's rescue. In doing so, she carries out her first kill, but is the pressure getting to her now?
This story sees both Mimi and Eve hanker after happier times; Mimi to be with Henri and Eve thinks about her family in Wales, sending a letter to her brother before challenging Guy on his motives for joining the SOE.
This story is short in length but goes a great way in grounding the reader in the French countryside, understanding the dangers faced by the civilians who are helping them, and in showing the arrogance of the German officers who still believe they can and will win this war.
As always, elements of the story are based on real events as experienced by female SOE operatives, and the author includes snippets about them at the end.
February 1, 2021
A short but insightful story set in WW2 in France, this time, Eve is part of another mission to deceive the despicable Nazis...
The arrogance of the Germans is certainly highlighted in these stories, and the higher up the food chain, the worse it is. Sexism is also a theme - no spoilers.
Another great, yet sad and scary, snapshot of these terrible times. Suitable characters, a great plot and fast-paced writing, make this a good read.
Recommended.
The arrogance of the Germans is certainly highlighted in these stories, and the higher up the food chain, the worse it is. Sexism is also a theme - no spoilers.
Another great, yet sad and scary, snapshot of these terrible times. Suitable characters, a great plot and fast-paced writing, make this a good read.
Recommended.
February 9, 2021
The fight against the Nazis becomes more intense, while Eve has to hold off the amorous attentions of a German officer. The author paints a vivid picture of events in the French war effort. I thoroughly enjoy how she's used real events from various SOE operatives to create this fictional account. It's a novella, but it delivers a powerful episode in the teams battle to win the war.
February 15, 2023
Solid storytelling
In this volume Eve is forced to spend time with a Nazi officer who is trying to romance her. He doesn't get any that he wants. The war progresses and the intrepid team is doing their part to disrupt the Nazi plans.
In this volume Eve is forced to spend time with a Nazi officer who is trying to romance her. He doesn't get any that he wants. The war progresses and the intrepid team is doing their part to disrupt the Nazi plans.
January 31, 2022
Fourth great book read in Series!
Hannah Howe has me encaptured in her series, EVE'S WAR! Just finished this fourth book. Amazing stories of espionage during WWII! Patricia
Hannah Howe has me encaptured in her series, EVE'S WAR! Just finished this fourth book. Amazing stories of espionage during WWII! Patricia
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