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" American Beauty, French Hero, British Spy " is the subtitle of the biography (also published as The Flame of Resistance ), written by Damien Lewis. The book documents the incredible true story of Josephine Baker , the world-famous entertainer who served as a high-level spy for the Allies during World War II. Key Information about the Book

The double life of Josephine Baker as a global superstar and a secret agent.

She used her celebrity status and international tours to move across borders without suspicion.

In 2021, she became the first Black woman and American-born person to be inducted into the French Panthéon , France's highest honor. Author talk at local library next week - Facebook