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Agent Josephine: American Beauty, French Hero, British Spy Audiobook
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The thrilling account of how Josephine Baker, the world’s richest and most glamorous entertainer, became an Allied spy in Occupied France
“Four hundred pages of bravery and heroism that read like a spy novel you can’t put down.” —Vanity Fair
A Vanity Fair and The New Yorker Best Book of the Year
In Agent Josephine, bestselling author Damien Lewis uncovers the extraordinary story of Josephine Baker’s transformation from Paris performer to dauntless spy. Throughout World War II, using her stardom as a cloak for her secret work, Baker undertook daring clandestine missions to fight the Nazis, stamping an indelible mark on history.
Drawing on a plethora of new material and rigorous research, including previously undisclosed letters and journals, Lewis upends the conventional story of the renowned performer, revealing why she fully deserves her unique place in the French Panthéon.
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“A heroic portrait of the selfless, brave, somewhat reckless, pioneering, unswervingly patriotic spy for the Allies…A complex, entertaining story of intrigue and sangfroid.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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“A fascinating story, thoroughly researched and richly detailed…written in the breathless style of a thriller.”
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“Lewis has devoted considerable time and diligent research to revealing the real Josephine Baker.”
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“A wonderful addition to the canon of World War II stories.”
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“A thrilling espionage story.”
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“Lewis provides a rollicking, energetic commentary on Baker’s adventures.”
— Booklist (starred review)
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An Amazon Editor’s Top Pick
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A New York Times Book Review Editor’s Choice of the Week
Agent Josephine Listener Reviews
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" I can't recommend this book. The author can't decide which story that he wants to tell. I realize some background on intelligence operations in WWII is needed to dovetail with Ms. Baker's story. However, the author goes deep into many tangents which are not directly connected to the alleged topic of his book. Ms. Baker is very much a background character in this book. The side lines histories that the author relates are better told elsewhere. Not a great book. Look elsewhere. "
— Burbear, 10/22/2022
About Damien Lewis
Damien Lewis is an award-winning writer who spent twenty years reporting from war, disaster, and conflict zones for the BBC and other global news organizations. He is the bestselling author of more than twenty books, many of which are being adapted into films or television series, including military history, thrillers, and several acclaimed memoirs about military working dogs.