43 pages • 1 hour read
Sonia PurnellA Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of Virginia Hall, WWII’s Most Dangerous Spy
Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2019A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Super Short Summary
A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of Virginia Hall, WWII’s Most Dangerous Spy by Sonia Purnell is a biography of Virginia Hall, an American who became a highly effective spy for the Allies during World War II. Despite being initially rejected by the Foreign Service due to her sex and disability, Hall's tenacity led her to join the Special Operations Executive's F Section, where her espionage efforts significantly contributed to the French Resistance's success against Nazi forces. The book contains instances of wartime violence and torture.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Sonia Purnell's A Woman of No Importance receives praise for its compelling narrative and thorough research, bringing to life the story of Virginia Hall's heroic efforts in World War II. While some critics find the pacing uneven and the heavy detail potentially overwhelming, the book is widely appreciated for its historical depth and inspiration.
Who Should Read A Woman of No Importance?
A reader who enjoys biographies of extraordinary historical figures and espionage thrillers will relish A Woman of No Importance by Sonia Purnell. Fans of Erik Larson's The Devil in the White City and Ben Macintyre's Agent Zigzag will appreciate this riveting tale of Virginia Hall, a World War II spy who defied the odds.