The Gestapo's Most Wanted: The White Mouse (Hardback)
The Life of SOE Agent Nancy Wake
By
Ali Sharman
Imprint: Pen & Sword Military
Pages: 224
Illustrations: 32 mono illustrations
ISBN: 9781036109943
Published: 12th January 2026
Imprint: Pen & Sword Military
Pages: 224
Illustrations: 32 mono illustrations
ISBN: 9781036109943
Published: 12th January 2026
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The Gestapo's Most Wanted: The White Mouse tells the extraordinary true story of Nancy Wake during one of the darkest chapters in modern history.
This new biography traces Nancy’s path across the globe, from her youth in Australia, to New York, London, Paris, and Marseilles – and her evolution from free-spirited journalist to wartime hero. When Europe descended into crisis, Nancy found herself swept into the heart of the Resistance movement in Marseilles. And she chose to make a difference. What followed was a life marked by extraordinary courage, personal sacrifice, and unwavering defiance.
Drawing on interviews, and rich historical detail, the book chronicles Nancy Wake’s life. It focuses not only on her most dangerous exploits but also examines the motivations and early influences that drove her. Her journey will take the reader from suburban Australia to daring missions behind enemy lines. More than just a tale of espionage, this is a story of risk, resilience, and the woman who made a vow to never look away from injustice — and kept it.
Interwoven with context and dramatically retold, The Gestapo's Most Wanted: The White Mouse brings Nancy Wake’s courage and character to life, reclaiming her place in a period of history often dominated by men. For readers drawn to stories of defiance, resilience, and heroism, this is both an engaging biography and a reflection on bravery in the face of crisis.
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"A very well written narrative engagingly readable and certainly one to add to the growing number of accounts from the brave women of the resistance and SOE in WW2. Highly recommended."
The Wessex Branch of the Western Front Association
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About Ali Sharman
Ali Sharman lives in the Northwest of England with her husband, two sons and fluffy dog. A former teacher, she has taught English at home and abroad. She has also travelled extensively and is fascinated by different cultures and histories. She is now a PhD candidate at Keele University, researching how literature is influenced by periods of crisis, and a freelance writer. Ali’s poetry and short stories have been published both online and in print.
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