Rose Rosetree’s Reviews > A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win World War II > Status Update

This isn't exactly about Amazing Virginia, leader of the French Resistance.

But today something here on Goodreads caught my eye, and I couldn't think of a better place to share this news.

Today I have officially reviewed 4,900 books. Not that I've finished them all. Fellow Goodreaders, I feel very comfortable in our community of people who read.❤️

Ugh, I've made the acquaintence of Aleche, a double agent who is putting Virginia and others in danger. An unscrupulous "priest."

At least the book is only halfway done. This brings me some hope.

No question, this is the most suspenseful book or movie or TV show I've ever seen.

The pacing of the narrative, the gorgeous audiobook narration, are never shrill. Only factual. And what facts!

Hitler is tightening the screws. His crackdown on The Resistance is beyond ugly.

Our hero is facing impossible odds.

Goodreaders, you think you have problems? You think you're under pressure?

Me too, sometimes.

It's so instructive and inspiring to learn about Virginia showing up every time. Effectively. No self-pity. No excuses. Just courage and effectiveness.

SHE IS MY HERO. What is a great book!

But Sonia Purnell's writing and pacing, the sheer humanity of this story as she tells it, has hooked me for sure.

If you read this, I'll bet you'll become a fan too. My audiobook copy comes from Libby, if that helps.

This just came out in an exchange here on Goodreads. With thanks to my 6 likers here:

Goodreads friends, I appreciate your likes. I've never read anything so suspenseful, nor have I watched any movie that approached this degree of suspense.

So much hatred, torture, and cruelty from the Nazis in France, as the resistance picks up steam.

So much courage from heroic Virginia!

A hair-raising, breathtaking escape of Nazi prisoners.

Masterminded by Virginia.

Truly thrilling, far more than any movie I've ever seen. (Not that my taste runs to SCARY.)

We learn how vital wireless operators to keep the French Resistance going - and what one particularly courageous operator did to keep on broadcasting.

Incredible suspense, soul-stirring heroism!