Code Name: Lise by Larry Loftis
Genre: WW2 Biography
Format: Paperback, Kindle
Released: 15 January 2019
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The year is 1942, and World War II is in full swing. Odette Sansom decides to follow in her war hero father’s footsteps by becoming an SOE agent to aid Britain and her beloved homeland, France. Five failed attempts and one plane crash later, she finally lands in occupied France to begin her mission. It is here that she meets her commanding officer Captain Peter Churchill.
As they successfully complete mission after mission, Peter and Odette fall in love. All the while, they are being hunted by the cunning German secret police sergeant, Hugo Bleicher, who finally succeeds in capturing them. They are sent to Paris’s Fresnes prison, and from there to concentration camps in Germany where they are starved, beaten, and tortured. But in the face of despair, they never give up hope, their love for each other, or the whereabouts of their colleagues.
MY REVIEW
Code Name: Lise is a riveting historical biography that portrays the remarkable story of Odette Sansom, a British woman who joined the Special Operations Executive (SOE) team in the face of great peril during World War II.
Odette bravely embarks on a mission to help Britain and her beloved France. In occupied France, she meets her commanding officer, Captain Peter Churchill, and the two embark on an extraordinary journey filled with danger, intrigue, and love.
Larry Loftis has penned an outstanding biography that depicts Odette Sansom’s bravery and strength in a way that keeps readers intrigued throughout. His rich descriptions bring the characters to life, causing the reader to get emotionally immersed in their journey. The fast-paced action in the book makes for an exciting read, and the plot is both intriguing and emotionally fascinating. Loftis offers a picture of Odette’s great strength and dedication during her journey in this biography. She demonstrates her strength and bravery despite the fact that the odds were stacked against her.
Overall, Code Name: Lise is a great book for anyone who enjoys learning more about the exploits of courageous women or wants to understand more about WWII.
