Description
This compelling biography recounts the extraordinary life of an Indian-born Sufi princess who became a covert radio operator for Britain’s Special Operations Executive during World War II. Sent into occupied France, she faced the immense dangers of espionage while transmitting vital messages and supporting the French Resistance under relentless Nazi surveillance. Drawing on extensive research, the narrative explores Noor Inayat Khan’s courage, spiritual convictions, cultural identity, and the moral complexities of wartime service. It is a powerful portrait of an unlikely heroine whose quiet determination made her a lasting symbol of resistance and sacrifice.
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paperback
Sutton
Published Jan 1, 2006
232 pages
ISBN: 9780750939652
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Details
First Published
2006
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Spy Princess: The Life of Noor Inayat Khan by Shrabani Basu.