Odette: The Story Of A British Agent (SIGNED)
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Jerrard Tickell
Binding: Hardback
Published: Chapman & Hall, London, 1955
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Signed
Condition remarks: Boards in good condition. Sunned spine. Light bumping on corners. Previous owner's name on fep. SIGNED by both Odette and Peter Churchill (1952). Small nick/tears on pp. 275-276 caused by paperclip. Otherwise interesting and unique copy.
Odette: The Story Of A British Agent chronicles the extraordinary true experiences of Odette Sansom, a courageous woman who served as a Special Operations Executive agent during World War II. This gripping narrative details her perilous missions in occupied France, her capture by the Gestapo, and her harrowing survival through brutal interrogations and concentration camps. The account presents a testament to human resilience and unwavering patriotism in the face of unimaginable adversity. Jerrard Tickell masterfully illustrates the espionage, danger, and profound personal sacrifice inherent in clandestine warfare, creating a dramatic and inspiring historical record. It is a powerful portrayal of heroism that continues to resonate with readers today.
Author: Jerrard Tickell
Binding: Hardback
Published: Chapman & Hall, London, 1955
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Signed
Condition remarks: Boards in good condition. Sunned spine. Light bumping on corners. Previous owner's name on fep. SIGNED by both Odette and Peter Churchill (1952). Small nick/tears on pp. 275-276 caused by paperclip. Otherwise interesting and unique copy.
Odette: The Story Of A British Agent chronicles the extraordinary true experiences of Odette Sansom, a courageous woman who served as a Special Operations Executive agent during World War II. This gripping narrative details her perilous missions in occupied France, her capture by the Gestapo, and her harrowing survival through brutal interrogations and concentration camps. The account presents a testament to human resilience and unwavering patriotism in the face of unimaginable adversity. Jerrard Tickell masterfully illustrates the espionage, danger, and profound personal sacrifice inherent in clandestine warfare, creating a dramatic and inspiring historical record. It is a powerful portrayal of heroism that continues to resonate with readers today.