{"product_id":"code-name-butterfly-9780008591519","title":"Code Name Butterfly","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eInspired by the incredible true story of Josephine Baker in the French Resistance, this is a heart-wrenching, unforgettable tale of the strength of the human spirit in the darkest days of World War II. \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIn the City of Light, one woman will stand against darkness.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eParis, 1941.\u003c\/strong\u003e With Nazi occupation imminent, journalist Elodie Mitchell plans to return home to Chicago. But an unexpected invitation to a Josephine Baker show changes everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMistaken for the star, Elodie is whisked backstage, where she uncovers an underground resistance movement hidden beneath the glitz and glamour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawn into a whisper network of spies, Elodie accepts a perilous mission: to go undercover as Josephine's cousin and gather vital intelligence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a world on the edge of darkness, Elodie must summon unwavering courage to protect her beloved adopted city and its people - and getting caught is not an option.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eA wartime epic about love, bravery and fighting against prejudice in all its forms, perfect for fans of Kate Quinn, Marie Benedict and Pam Jenoff.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eReaders adore \u003cem\u003eCode Name Butterfly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eA WWII story with a difference\u003c\/strong\u003e. It had \u003cstrong\u003emoments of both humour and fear, romance and sadness.\u003c\/strong\u003e A good read which I \u003cstrong\u003ewould recommend\u003c\/strong\u003e.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'If you're looking for a novel that \u003cstrong\u003ecaptures the turbulent swirl of events from pre-war Paris to life in France after the surrender of the French government in the summer of 1940\u003c\/strong\u003e this could be the book for you. Like all the best accounts of these troubled times, the reader is kept abreast of events through the narrative that captures the everyday life of the protagonist Elodie (Ely), who meets the singer Josephine Baker and is drawn into the \u003cstrong\u003eworld of espionage and intrigue\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003ewriting is executed beautifully\u003c\/strong\u003e.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'The setting and atmosphere is stellar! I \u003cstrong\u003efelt like I was in Paris, swept up in the tense and bizarre mixture of avant-garde, carefree life as it became increasingly more unsettling\u003c\/strong\u003e. Susberry's \u003cstrong\u003evivid descriptions\u003c\/strong\u003e were phenomenal. I've read many books with this setting, but none as \u003cstrong\u003ewonderfully immersive\u003c\/strong\u003e as this one.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I don't want to be dramatic, but this book was effing brilliant. \u003cstrong\u003eCould not recommend it more! Have never read a book so fast!\u003c\/strong\u003e' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'There wasn't any part of this book I did not love!! It \u003cstrong\u003edraws the reader in from the first page and doesn't let go\u003c\/strong\u003e. Please pick it up! It won't disappoint.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A really \u003cstrong\u003einteresting, well researched and well written book\u003c\/strong\u003e, it \u003cstrong\u003ecaptures the flavour of France at the start of WWII beautifully\u003c\/strong\u003e. There are so many people who dare to try to change the way things are, and this acts as a nice tribute to them. An \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent read\u003c\/strong\u003e.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'This is \u003cstrong\u003equite a different WW II historical novel\u003c\/strong\u003e ... This is a complex story, about more than just WWII in France or Josephine Baker. It's about \u003cstrong\u003efamily, racism, and courage\u003c\/strong\u003e. I \u003cstrong\u003eloved it\u003c\/strong\u003e.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Avon Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/09\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780008591519\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 432","brand":"Embassie Susberry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43271723352245,"sku":"9780008591519","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_66bc2896-9df0-4f4a-ad82-246e3612c67d.jpg?v=1699956239","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/code-name-butterfly-9780008591519","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}