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The Heroines of SOE #5
Operation Sherlock : Eve’s War Heroines of SOE
"Arthur is concerned about the Nazis' latest terror weapon," Guy said. "Rockets; they have the potential to cause death, destruction and chaos in Britain. He wants us to locate the launch site so that the RAF can bomb it."
"How do we achieve that?" I asked.
"The Resistance in Paris think that they have identified the site," Guy said. "Arthur wants us to confirm their suspicions."
"Why doesn't the local Sherlock network deal with this?" Mimi asked.
"Recently," Guy said, "the Gestapo captured their wireless operator. Their network is in chaos. Trust is at a low ebb."
I glanced at Mimi and noticed her pale, drawn features. As our wireless operator, she lived under constant stress; each transmission represented a moment of potential capture.
A trip to Paris sounded sublime. However, Mimi's troubled expression reminded me that we were travelling into danger, potentially to our deaths.
"How do we achieve that?" I asked.
"The Resistance in Paris think that they have identified the site," Guy said. "Arthur wants us to confirm their suspicions."
"Why doesn't the local Sherlock network deal with this?" Mimi asked.
"Recently," Guy said, "the Gestapo captured their wireless operator. Their network is in chaos. Trust is at a low ebb."
I glanced at Mimi and noticed her pale, drawn features. As our wireless operator, she lived under constant stress; each transmission represented a moment of potential capture.
A trip to Paris sounded sublime. However, Mimi's troubled expression reminded me that we were travelling into danger, potentially to our deaths.
76 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 5, 2021
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June 7, 2021
Another glimpse into the dangerous world of being a British spy during WW2 - this time in occupied France.
It certainly highlights the everyday risks taken by those who fought the Germans (in secret), in addition to those who collaborated (I suppose fear is a terrible thing). It must have been a dreadful time for everyone except the Nazis and their unrelenting cruelty, bullying and arrogance, alongside their hypocrisy and cowardice.
Heroes and villains for sure, though perhaps it was not always easy to tell who was what.
Well-written and insightful.
It certainly highlights the everyday risks taken by those who fought the Germans (in secret), in addition to those who collaborated (I suppose fear is a terrible thing). It must have been a dreadful time for everyone except the Nazis and their unrelenting cruelty, bullying and arrogance, alongside their hypocrisy and cowardice.
Heroes and villains for sure, though perhaps it was not always easy to tell who was what.
Well-written and insightful.
June 8, 2021
Close calls with the Nazis put the team on edge. It feels like Mimi is on the verge of cracking and endangering them all. Tension filled moments fill the book as Guy and Eve try to discover who could be a traitor. And relationships move forward, but despite promises, you can't help wonder where they will all go at the end of the war.
June 19, 2021
An insightful glimpse into the heroinism clandestine fight against the Nazis. A well-written story about a group of people who sacrificed and put their own lives on the line to save others. I also appreciated you adding the biographies of the Heroes and Heroines of the SOE.
May 12, 2022
Whoa! This book ratchets up the tension yet another notch.
The SOE are concerned about the Nazis' latest terror weapon - a 'silent' rocket that could cause mass destruction and deaths if launched. The trio are informed that the weapon is being developed on the outskirts of Paris, and the Resistance think they have identified the site.
Guy, Eve and Mimi head for Paris. Mimi is already struggling so when she is challenged over the contents of her case (the wireless) she has to rely on her cover story to avoid raising further suspicion. Eve steps in to help and distract the guard and they are able to board the train. But that is not the first time Mimi's case will come under scrutiny ...and the lengths to which Eve goes to avoid that scrutiny is shocking and yet to be applauded. Unfortunately, sending messages in Paris is fraught with danger, the Gestapo are very active.
When it appears they may be caught in the act, the idea of a traitor in their ranks comes to mind. Finding out who betrayed them is paramount. Guy and Eve have their suspicions ... and are forced to confront the traitor. Working so close together in such dangerous circumstances forces the two of them to admit their feelings for each other.
So, you see, the tension is not just putting their lives at risk, it now involves risking their heart <3
Another fabulous tale that was over too quickly.
The SOE are concerned about the Nazis' latest terror weapon - a 'silent' rocket that could cause mass destruction and deaths if launched. The trio are informed that the weapon is being developed on the outskirts of Paris, and the Resistance think they have identified the site.
Guy, Eve and Mimi head for Paris. Mimi is already struggling so when she is challenged over the contents of her case (the wireless) she has to rely on her cover story to avoid raising further suspicion. Eve steps in to help and distract the guard and they are able to board the train. But that is not the first time Mimi's case will come under scrutiny ...and the lengths to which Eve goes to avoid that scrutiny is shocking and yet to be applauded. Unfortunately, sending messages in Paris is fraught with danger, the Gestapo are very active.
When it appears they may be caught in the act, the idea of a traitor in their ranks comes to mind. Finding out who betrayed them is paramount. Guy and Eve have their suspicions ... and are forced to confront the traitor. Working so close together in such dangerous circumstances forces the two of them to admit their feelings for each other.
So, you see, the tension is not just putting their lives at risk, it now involves risking their heart <3
Another fabulous tale that was over too quickly.
February 16, 2023
Danger, betrayal and love
In this volume the intrepid crew venture to Paris. They meet members of a Resistance cell whose radio operator had been captured. Danger and success go hand in hand in this well-crafted tale.
In this volume the intrepid crew venture to Paris. They meet members of a Resistance cell whose radio operator had been captured. Danger and success go hand in hand in this well-crafted tale.
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