Louise’s Chance
Louise’s Chance by Sarah R. Shaber, published by Severn House in September 2015, is a historical fiction novel set in the 1940s. This edition, comprising 192 pages, follows government worker Louise Pearlie as she embarks on a significant assignment with the OSS, the Office of Strategic Services. Tasked with recruiting German prisoners-of-war for a covert mission in Nazi Germany, Louise aims to break free from her mundane clerical duties. Alongside her are two colleagues: Alice Osborne, a propaganda expert, and Merle Ellison, a skilled forger fluent in German.
Readers will find a narrative rich in espionage and suspense as Louise navigates the complexities of her new role. Upon arriving at Fort Meade to interview the POWs, the trio faces unexpected challenges, including language barriers and the troubling behavior of the camp’s commanding officer. The mysterious circumstances surrounding the disappearance of two prisoners add layers of intrigue, prompting Louise to question the official narrative. This book delves into themes of mystery and detective work, featuring a strong female lead in a historical context marked by World War II.
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1940s, Washington DC. Government girl Louise gets her big chance, when she is tasked with recruiting German POWs for a secret mission inside Nazi Germany
Government girl Louise Pearlie has a new job inside the OSS – the Office of Strategic Services: recruiting German prisoners-of-war for a secret mission inside Nazi Germany. It’s a big chance for her, and Louise hopes she can finally escape her filing and typing duties. With the job comes two new colleagues: Alice Osborne, a propaganda expert, and Merle Ellison, a forger from Texas who just happens to speak fluent German.
But when the three arrive at Fort Meade camp, to interview the first German POWs to arrive there, their mission is beset by complications. Only one of the prisoners speaks English, the army officer in charge of the camp is an alcoholic and two prisoners disappeared on the ship bringing the Germans to the states. Were their deaths suicide? Officially, yes. But Louise can’t help but have her doubts . . .
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