The Secret Lives of Women Spies

Step into the Secret World, and discover the women who hid in its shadows.Charlotte Philby's grandfather was the most infamous spy in history.Inspired to find out more about the secret world her grandfather was a part of, Charlotte made a startling discovery when it came to spy stories . . .Where were all the women?To her amazement, no-one was talking about them. And there were so many incredible tales:Elizabeth Freidman, the codebreaker who used her skills to take down the world's biggest criminals.Krystyna Skarbek, the dare-devil who skied treacherous alpine passes to deliver top secret information into the heart of enemy territory.Saraswathi Rajamani who, inspired by a meeting with Mahatma Gandhi, stole secrets from the British as her fellow countrymen fought against Imperial rule.Find out about these stories, and many more of courage and skill, as these women fought and died for what they believed in.