Propaganda Girls
The Secret Women of World War II Intelligence
$23.75
- Paperback
240 pages
- Release Date
23 June 2026
Summary
This is the incredible untold story of four women who helped win World War II by generating a wave of black propaganda.
Betty MacDonald was a 28-year-old reporter from Hawaii. Zuzka Lauwers grew up in a tiny Czechoslovakian village and knew five languages by the time she was 21. Jane Smith-Hutton was the wife of a naval attaché living in Tokyo. Marlene Dietrich, the German-American actress and singer, was one of the biggest stars of the 20th century. These four women, each fascinating…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781804443057 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1804443050 |
| Author: | Lisa Rogak |
| Publisher: | Bonnier Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Footnote Press Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 23 June 2026 |
| Weight: | 170g |
| Dimensions: | 15mm x 130mm x 201mm |
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Critics Review
A page-turning account of the courageous women who manufactured the fog of war and armed the OSS with an arsenal of lies. Rogak writes a story to rival those of her protagonists - except this time it’s true – John Lisle, author of THE DIRTY TRICKS DEPARTMENT
A riveting journey into the covert world of female OSS agents who played a pivotal role in securing victory during WWII through strategic cunning, masterful deception, and razor-sharp wit. Readers will be pulled into this gripping account of four women whose unwavering determination and willingness to risk everything helped triumph over the forces of fascism – Lorissa Rinehart, author of FIRST TO THE FRONT
Lisa Rogak’s extraordinary book centers around a select group of women during World War II who worked for the American Office of Strategic Services … Through the eyes of Marlene, Betty, Zuzka, and Jane, the reader is transported across enemy lines into the thick of clandestine war operations. Rogak’s vivid and engaging narrative launches the reader on a captivating journey. Five star entertainment that both educates and enthralls – Heath Hardage Lee, author of THE MYSTERIOUS MRS. NIXON
An astonishing slice of untold WWII history, Propaganda Girls is a stunning feat of storytelling. Rogak’s riveting narrative grants the often unknown but courageous women behind the OSS their much-deserved moment in the spotlight – Ric Prado, bestselling author of BLACK OPS: THE LIFE OF A CIA SHADOW WARRIOR
Propaganda Girls … reveals yet another untold chapter of the history of women in America * Jerusalem Post *
Propaganda Girls is a well-researched and meaty story, but written in such a way that feels accessible * Irish Independent *
Lisa Rogak
Lisa Rogak is the author of numerous books, including And Nothing But the Truthiness: The Rise (and Further Rise) of Stephen Colbert. She is the editor of the New York Times bestseller Barack Obama in His Own Words and author of the New York Times bestseller Angry Optimist: The Life and Times of Jon Stewart. Rogak lives in New Hampshire.
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