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At the beginning of World War Two, Winston Churchill created the Special Operations Executive (SOE) to fight an 'unorthodox war.' This secret agency trained spies, radio operators, and resistance fighters to serve behind enemy lines. The historical fiction novel, An Unorthodox War, weaves together a gripping tale based on real people who served in the SOE and the real events they engaged in. Honora Ellery-Smythe, Elly to her friends, is a typical WWII British woman who finds herself windowed. Determined to make her husband's death in North Africa meaningful, Elly enlists in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force and trains as a radiotelegrapher. During her service, she is recruited by the SOE and sent to France to work with resistance fighters. An Unorthodox War follows Elly as she learns her new trade as a spy and tries to survive the dangers, betrayals, and brutality that were part of World War II reality.

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This book takes a look at a woman's role in World War II that one does not often consider. Ms. Daley did her research. This well-written book is engaging and thought-provoking. I finished reading this and wanted to know more about both the heroine and her future and more about this important event and time period in world history. An excellent read! I received your book one day before going on holiday. The last seven days sitting in the sunny weather of Greece, I have just finished it. I couldn't put it down. This book with a bit of artistic licence is worthy of turning into a movie. You should look into it. Although fictional, a lot of it does ring bells of what was done and achieved by the SOE and the resistance.

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Marjorie Daley lives in Wyoming with her husband Bob, horse Penny, naughty dog Diesel and permanent foster dog, Tira, and assorted small pets. Her writing passion is Wyoming history, but she is happy to tackle almost any subject.

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