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The woman with no name : a novel / Audrey Blake.
1942. Though she survived the bomb that destroyed her home, Yvonne Rudellat's life is over. She's estranged from her husband, her daughter is busy with war work, and Yvonne—older, diminutive, overlooked—has lost all purpose. Until she's offered a chance to remake herself entirely… The war has taken a turn for the worse, and the men in charge are desperate. So, when Yvonne is recruited as Britain's first female sabotage agent, expectations are low. But her tenacity, ability to go unnoticed, and aptitude for explosives set her apart. Soon enough she arrives in occupied France with a new identity, ready to set the Nazi regime ablaze. But there are adversaries on all sides. As Yvonne becomes infamous as the nameless, unstoppable woman who burns the enemy at every turn, she realizes she may lose herself to the urgent needs of the cause…
Record details
- ISBN: 9781728270821
- ISBN: 1728270820
- Physical Description: 379 pages ; 21 cm
- Publisher: Naperville, Illinois : Sourcebooks Landmark, [2024]
- Copyright: ©2024.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes Reading Group Guide. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Rudellat, Yvonne, 1897-1945 > Fiction. Great Britain. Special Operations Executive > Fiction. World War, 1939-1945 > Great Britain > Participation, Female > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Historical fiction. Biographical fiction. Canadian fiction. |
Available copies
- 4 of 15 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 0 of 1 copy available at Dawson Creek Municipal Public Library.
Holds
- 2 current holds with 15 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson Creek Municipal Public Library | F BLA (Text) | DCL178470 | Adult Fiction | Volume hold | Checked out | 2024-05-28 |
- Booklist Reviews : Booklist Reviews 2024 February #2
It's 1942, and Yvonne Rudellat, who is estranged from her husband and distanced from her daughter, and who survived a bomb that destroyed her home, jumps at the chance to join the French Resistance and become one of its first female sabotage agents. Under the code name Jacqueline, Yvonne proves herself to be adept at explosives. After she lands in France for her assignment, she goes on to lead a group of men and women thwarting the Nazis every chance they get. This page-turning novel is based on a true story and will have readers holding their breath while these brave characters risk their lives retrieving supply drops, carrying messages, running from Germans, and, of course, setting up timely and risky explosions. Blake speaks to the historical oversight regarding women like Yvonne, yet these women persisted and often ended up outperforming the men they worked with. Even when captured and pressured, Yvonne resists telling her secrets. Resilience, courage, and bravery outshine the enemy in this fast-paced, historical read. Copyright 2024 Booklist Reviews.
