This week's episode is a chat with bestselling historical fiction author Mandy Robothom, about her new novel The Resistance Girl, which is out 31st March. We discuss the themes of the story, including Nazis with unpleasant aromas, the reprisals against innocent civilians, and the heroism of the resistors to the Nazi jackboot.

Mandy Robotham Links

The Resistance Girl

Movie Recommendation: The King's Choice

Aspects of History

Voucher Code for listeners: HISTORY50%

Max Hastings interview on Operation Pedestal

Espionage in Berlin during the Cold War

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