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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

She smuggled secret messages—sometimes written in invisible ink on her sheet music—to the French Resistance and British intelligence (MI6). American Beauty French

Agent Josephine: American Beauty, French Hero, British Spy . Author: Damien Lewis , a best-selling military historian. " American Beauty, French Hero, British Spy "

Baker gathered intelligence in Nazi-occupied France, Spain, Portugal, and North Africa. Agent Josephine: American Beauty, French Hero, British Spy

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.