" 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
Espionage, the French Resistance, overcoming prejudice, and wartime heroism. Summary of Josephine Baker’s Role American Beauty French
She smuggled secret messages—sometimes written in invisible ink on her sheet music—to the French Resistance and British intelligence (MI6). " American Beauty, French Hero, British Spy "