The Story of Jamdani
The Story of Jamdani
Sat, Aug 20, 12:15
Merton Civic Centre • Morden
Free
Code Name : Lise The Story of Odette Sansom GC
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Code name Lise : the story of Odette Sansom with her granddaughter , Sophie Parker
About this event
Odette Sansom was among the first women agents sent into occupied France by SOE, the Special Operations Executive in 1942 and worked as a courier alongside the organiser of the circuit, Peter Churchill.
Odette was eventually captured by the Gestapo and cruelly tortured before being sent to Ravensbruck Concentration Camp. Odette survived her ordeal and was later awarded the George Cross for bravery.
Sophie Parker, Odette's granddaughter talks about her grandmother's wartime experiences , with readings from the book, 'Code Name : Lise ' by Larry Loftis read by actress , Emily Frain.
Hersham Library will open specially on Wednesday 13th July for the event only.
Copies of Code Name Lise by Larry Loftis will be available for purchase after the event.
This is a Friends of Hersham Library Event in association with Surrey Libraries.