WWII Book Club - A Woman of No Importance by Sonia Purnell

Join us for an engaging bi-monthly book club exploring World War II through diverse lenses! We'll meet every other month (bi-monthly) to discuss four thought-provoking books, each offering a unique perspective on the war. From the devastating effects of the atomic bomb to the bravery of allied spies, the role of filmmakers in documenting history, and the raw experiences of GIs on the battlefield, this series will deepen your understanding of this pivotal era. No prior knowledge required, just bring your curiosity and an open mind! Each meeting will include guided discussions and historical context.     

"She is the most dangerous of all Allied spies. We must find and destroy her." The target in their sights was Virginia Hall, a Baltimore socialite who talked her way into Special Operations Executive, the spy organization dubbed Winston Churchill's "Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare." She became the first Allied woman deployed behind enemy lines and   despite her prosthetic leg—helped to light the flame of the French Resistance, revolutionizing secret warfare as we know it.