" 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.
Baker gathered intelligence in Nazi-occupied France, Spain, Portugal, and North Africa.
