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TOMORROW TO BE BRAVE: A Memoir of the Only Woman Ever to Serve in the French Foreign Legion
User Review - Jane Doe - KirkusAn extravagant tale of war and romance, with a decided emphasis on the latter.Now in her 90s, Travers writes in an "I shall never forget" mode. With remarkable recall, she describes her cold English ... Read full review
Tomorrow to be brave
User Review - Not Available - Book VerdictAt age 91, Travers decided that she could finally write the autobiography of her life and her part in the French Foreign Legion because all the principal people have passed away. Travers spent her ... Read full review
Contents
A Well of Memories | 1 |
Lonely are the Brave | 7 |
Dreams of Freedom | 16 |
Copyright | |
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