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A review by lauralovestoread
Code Name Hélène by Ariel Lawhon
4.0
Oh my historical fiction loving heart. I feel like I took a mini vacation from this genre lately, but I’m back and it feels so good to be reunited. Code Name Hélène was so fascinating, and while some may say that they have had their fill of WWII era stories, I love all aspects of this timeline, and with historical fiction, I welcome any and all times of the past to get a glimpse into what that world was like.
I guess it had been awhile (or at least a few books since) I’ve read a WWII story, so this felt refreshing for me anyways. This book was based on the real life of Nancy Wake, an Austrian expat who worked as a reporter in Paris just as the war was about to take place, and later on as a spy. Known as the White Mouse, because she couldn’t be captured.
I was mostly intrigued by the espionage aspects and how terrifying that must have been for a woman during that time. I loved that most, and how the true story was told. From the action that takes place, avoiding the German patrols, to the romance she finds, it was just an overall great read for me.
*many thanks to Doubleday Books for the gifted copy for review. All opinions are my own
I guess it had been awhile (or at least a few books since) I’ve read a WWII story, so this felt refreshing for me anyways. This book was based on the real life of Nancy Wake, an Austrian expat who worked as a reporter in Paris just as the war was about to take place, and later on as a spy. Known as the White Mouse, because she couldn’t be captured.
I was mostly intrigued by the espionage aspects and how terrifying that must have been for a woman during that time. I loved that most, and how the true story was told. From the action that takes place, avoiding the German patrols, to the romance she finds, it was just an overall great read for me.
*many thanks to Doubleday Books for the gifted copy for review. All opinions are my own