A Flame in the Dark: Nancy Wake’s Story

She parachuted into war, armed with grit, lipstick - and a revolver

ISBN: 978-1-99-0035494
RRP: $29.99
Publisher: One Tree House
Author: Maria Gill
Cover Illustration: Fifi Colston
Paperback:
E-book:
Ages: 12+
Release: March 2026

A Flame in the Dark: Nancy Wake’s Story

She parachuted into war, armed with grit, lipstick - and a revolver

They called her the White Mouse. She called herself a fighter.
Nancy Wake never set out to become a hero. But when war broke out, she refused to stand by. As a courier in the French Resistance, Nancy carried secrets. As a saboteur, she blew up bridges and trains. As a soldier, she commanded thousands and led them into battle. From escaping Nazi agents to surviving behind  enemy lines, Nancy’s war was one of nerve, grit, and impossible choices.
Based on the incredible true story of one of WWII’s most daring spies, A Flame in the Dark is a tale of fierce loyalty, impossible choices, and the spark of hope that refuses to die.

ISBN: 978-1-99-0035494
RRP: $29.99
Publisher: One Tree House
Author: Maria Gill
Cover Illustration: Fifi Colston
Paperback:
E-book:
Ages: 12+
Release: March 2026