1914-2008

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1914-2008

Code name Pauline

memoirs of a World War II special agent
2015
World War II resistance fighter Pearl Witherington Cornioley describes her experiences as a special agent for the British Special Operations Executive (SOE).

Code name Pauline

memoirs of a World War II special agent
Memoirs of World War II spy Pearl Witherington, a special agent with the British Special Operations Executive who worked and led the French Resistance. Describes Pearl's childhood in France, how she escaped in 1940, and how she parachuted back into her country in 1943 and became "Pauline," a cosmetic saleswoman who secretly transported messages for the Resistance.
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