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The Art Spy: The Extraordinary Untold Tale of WWII Resistance Hero Rose Valland
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Young (architecture, Columbia Univ.) chronicles the vividly atmospheric saga of Rose Valland, a French art historian who risked everything to spy on the Nazis during World War II, as a key Resistance spy in the heart of the Nazis’ art-looting headquarters. While Hitler was amassing stolen art for his future Führermuseum, Valland was secretly working to stop him from looting paintings by Picasso, Monet, Cézanne, Gauguin, Braque, Degas, Modigliani, and Toulouse-Lautrec. Based on previously undiscovered historical documents, this extensively detailed portrait of Valland’s bravery and strategic intelligence makes for exciting reading. The fascinating book offers insights into the Nazi’s art looting operations and Valland’s crucial role in preserving France’s cultural heritage. The story of Valland’s courage and dedication to art and justice is compelling and inspiring.
VERDICT This book should have broad appeal, thanks to its previously unsung World War II Resistance spy heroine and the rich details of her exploits, making it ideal for fans of espionage and strong narrative nonfiction that reads like a compelling novel.
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