Pearl was a member of the Special Operations Executive during WWII. Their secret mission was to send civilians behind enemy lines where they would do what they could to "annoy" the Germans. I use the term annoy loosely. They did amazing things like sabotage factories, railways, and report troop and supply locations to the Allies. Pearl was more on the organization side of things, so she doesn't have amazing stories of adventure and danger in here, but this book was written with a purpose in mind. She wanted to inspire young people.
I like the way this was written. The editor starts the chapter with a bit of background, and then gets out of the way. At that point, Pearl takes over and tells her part of the story with only occasional interjections for clarification. Additional notes can be found at the end. One thing I'd like to recommend is that you make sure to read past the conclusion. The interview with both Pearl and Henri is hidden in the back of the book, and it was just as enjoyable to read as the rest of the book. Not sure why it was hidden away in the back.
Overall, this is a good book. It's short, so it doesn't outstay its welcome. Pearl was a character to be sure, and she was definitely an asset to the Allies. Good Book!
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