🎉 The Color Of Courage is Live 🎉
The day has finally come! The Color of Courage, the first book in my Timeless Agents series, is officially live. This project has been a true labor of love, and with - so far - positive feedback from my advanced reader team, I’m hopeful Lise's and Sil's stories will resonate with you, too.
Some stories grip your heart and won’t let go. For me, that’s the Timeless Agents series—a tribute to the extraordinary women of the Special Operations Executive (SOE) Section France. I’m committed to telling the stories of 39 unsung heroines who risked everything behind enemy lines during WWII. This is more than a writing project—it's my life’s work, a personal mission to honor their courage and their wit. So, yes, the Timeless Agents series could well turn out to be my magnum opus. But why?
A Personal Connection to History
As a French-born Brit with parents who lived through the war, I’ve always felt the pull of those untold stories. The women of the SOE weren’t soldiers; they were ordinary women called to do extraordinary things—operating in the shadows with courage and cunning. That mystery, that resilience, resonates deeply with me.
The Allure of Female Heroism
My fascination with strong women comes from my own family. My grandmother, a woman who fought for her daughters’ education despite societal limits, inspired me to spotlight the fierce, independent women in history. The SOE agents broke barriers and shattered glass ceilings—exactly the kind of heroines I want to celebrate.
Resilience in the Face of Loss
This mission is personal for me in another way too. My family has known loss, from war to illness, for four generations. When I lost my daughter to cancer in 2014, I came to understand resilience at a whole new level. The courage these women showed during the war mirrors the strength I’ve seen—and lived—in my own life. That’s why their stories must be told.
Why These Stories Matter
Not all the SOE agents are household names, but each one deserves to be. That’s why I’m starting with the lesser-known women, the ones history overlooked. Their sacrifices are no less important, and I’m determined to give them the spotlight they’ve long deserved.
My Magnum Opus
If I’m lucky, I’ll finish this series at 81. It’s a daunting task, but one I’m ready to embrace. These women’s stories need to be told, and as long as I can write, I will. This is my mission, my magnum opus, and I can’t wait for you to join me on this journey.
The Color of Courage, the first book in the Timeless Agents series about Lise de Baissac, is now available.
