The Color of Courage
Codename Odile
In the heart of Marseille, amidst the vibrant street art of Cours Julien, a young graffiti artist uncovers a hidden piece of history that will change her life forever.
Marseille, August 2004
Arriving to attend the prestigious École des Beaux-Arts, Sil Anderson discovers a suitcase filled with letters and diaries of Lise de Baissac, a courageous female SOE agent during World War II.
Transported into Lise’s world, Sil follows the story of a woman who risked everything to fight against Nazi oppression. Lise’s journey from fleeing occupied Paris to orchestrating daring missions in Poitiers and Normandy unfolds with intense bravery and strategic brilliance.
Inspired by Lise’s story of female empowerment and courage, Sil creates a mural titled “The Color of Courage,” weaving in Lise’s portrait with snippets from her letters.
Alongside her artistic journey, Sil finds herself drawn to her enigmatic landlord, Justin Bellamare, mirroring the classic Marseillaise love story of Lise and Gustave Villameur.
For both Lise and Sil, the ultimate reward for their rebellious spirit is love. And love conquers all.
Before courage takes center stage, let their stories begin
A free collection of short stories. These snapshots delve into the formative years of Sil Anderson and Lise de Baissac, the two heroines of The Color of Courage. While these stories stand on their own as glimpses into their journeys of growth and discovery, they will hold even greater depth and meaning when paired with the novel. The Color of Courage reveals how their pasts shape the extraordinary women they become, weaving their tales into a tapestry of resilience and bravery.
Enjoy this free collection, and may it inspire you to dive into their full adventure!
The story does not end here
Exclusively available at the end of The Color of Courage are bonus chapters.
Embark on a trip to uncover hidden stories of Lise de Baissac. These chapters are a glimpse beyond the main story-a celebration of history, art, and love.
What readers say
“Incredibly well written and so well researched this book demonstrates the authors love for the details of the resistance heroes of WWII. And she paints pictures with words so the reader is pulled into each scene. I highly recommend this book.”
“The story is told in dual timeline style, where the action alternates from present-day to the dangerous years in occupied France during WW2. A well-researched and enthralling read — you will not be disappointed!”
“This book introduces us to the real life SOE agent Lise de Baissac. Alongside Sil Anderson in 2004, the book tells their parallel stories.
Whilst not an autobiography, Hannah has clearly done extensive research into the real life Lise de Baissac MBE CdeG.
Explore the dual-timeline series "Timeless Agents" where the lives of modern heroines intertwine with the courageous journeys of WWII's female agents. Discover how their resilience and bravery still inspire us today. Amidst tales of daring resistance and intelligence gathering, a tender love story emerges, echoing the universal hope of women across generations.
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