Josephine Baker was the toast of Paris. She was also a spy for the Allies.
by Barbara Spindel
Jul 20, 2022
3 minutes
Josephine Baker was one of the most famous women of her time, so it might seem incongruous that the glamorous diva was also a valuable spy for the Allies during World War II. In the compelling “Agent Josephine: American Beauty, French Hero, British Spy,” Damien Lewis sheds light on the performer’s remarkable espionage work, demonstrating that Baker’s global fame often provided the perfect cover for her perilous clandestine activities.
Baker, whose grandmother was
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