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Spy Princess
- The Life of Noor Inayat Khan
- Narrated by: Shiromi Arserio
- Length: 8 hrs and 36 mins
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This is the riveting story of Noor Inayat Khan, the descendant of an Indian Prince Tipu Sultan, the Tiger of Mysore, who became a British secret agent for SOE during World War II. Born into an illustrious Indian family in 1914 and brought up in the non-violent Sufi religion, Noor seemed an unlikely secret agent. Yet she became the first female radio operator to be landed in enemy-occupied France, and refused to abandon her post in Paris in 1943, continuing her work under extremely dangerous circumstances.
Shrabani Basu tells the moving story of Noor's life from her birth in Moscow - where her father was a Sufi preacher - to her capture by the Germans. Noor was one of only three women SOE awarded the George Cross and, under torture, revealed nothing but her name - but not her real name, nor her code name, just the name she used to register at SOE: Nora Baker.
Kept in solitary confinement, chained between hand and feet, and unable to walk upright, Noor existed on bowls of soup made from potato peelings. Ten months after she was captured, she was taken to Dachau and, on September 13, 1944, she was shot. Her last word was "Liberte".
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- Ms. Al Lacey
- 08-09-21
exceptional book, incredible woman
Couldn't stop listening! The most incredible story of a truly amazing woman.
French pronunciation by the reader gratingly bad, but otherwise ok to listen to.
Do not miss this book!
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- Kenny Hamilton
- 23-07-22
A real heroine.
A fantastic life story of a real heroine. Some or parts of which I have read/listened in other books pertaining to SOE. This book delves further into her life and uncovers more detail. Superbly narrated and researched.
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- Khalid
- 05-01-24
Brilliant
Glued to the last words! Impressed with the story and style of the narrator. Few tears at the end as well.
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- Tingly frog of Gwent
- 19-08-23
Inspiring
Totally in awe of this Lady whose dedication and bravery are truly inspiring God bless her. Sadly however her story highlights the depravity and cruelty that was the norm of the Nazi regime
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- Lynsey
- 17-02-23
A Moving and Inspiring Story
This is a brilliant book about a sad yet important and poignant tale. A remarkable woman who we must remember.
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- Dr A. S.
- 16-07-23
A moving tale of Heroism and sacrifice!
Wonderfully read audiobook! Memorable and Inspirational. What an example of bravery set by this young woman.
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- Amazon Customer
- 21-03-23
A beautifully written account of a brave young woman
I have read several books about Noor and this one fills in some some important gaps. Long may what we owe to this heroine and the other girls of SOE be remembered.
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- Richard Charrosin
- 12-12-23
Just couldn't get into this.
Too much irrelevant detail at the start that made me give up. Shame as I hoped ot would be a good listen.
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- Simeon
- 11-01-24
struggling to get into this
Sadly agree with the review about their being too much irrelevant information at the beginning
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