The Color of Courage
Codename Odile
Two women. Two timelines. One story of resistance, art, and courage in the face of tyranny.
Marseille, August 2004
When Sil Anderson arrives in Marseille to attend the prestigious École des Beaux-Arts, her only goal is to heal through painting. But when she finds a vintage suitcase in her new flat, filled with wartime letters and sketches, everything changes. The letters belonged to Lise de Baissac, a real-life SOE agent in Nazi-occupied France, whose legacy has long been forgotten.
Through Lise’s eyes, Sil is swept into the world of WWII female spies, French Resistance missions, and the impossible choices faced by those who dared to fight. From Poitiers to D-Day drop zones in Normandy, Lise’s bravery unfolds in bold strokes. Determined to honor her, Sil paints a mural across the heart of Cours Julien—The Color of Courage—blending Lise’s story into Marseille’s modern graffiti scene.
But art isn’t the only thing echoing across time. As Sil’s connection to her mysterious landlord, Justin Bellamare, deepens, she begins to see her own choices reflected in Lise’s story. Both women fought in different eras—for freedom, for love, for a voice.
The Color of Courage: Codename Odile is a dual timeline WWII historical fiction novel inspired by the real-life heroine Lise de Baissac, perfect for fans of clean romance, spy fiction, and strong female leads in Kindle Unlimited.
Before courage takes center stage, let their stories begin
A free collection of short stories. These snapshots delve into the formative years of Sil Anderson and Lise de Baissac, the two heroines of The Color of Courage. While these stories stand on their own as glimpses into their journeys of growth and discovery, they will hold even greater depth and meaning when paired with the novel. The Color of Courage reveals how their pasts shape the extraordinary women they become, weaving their tales into a tapestry of resilience and bravery.
Enjoy this free collection, and may it inspire you to dive into their full adventure!
The story does not end here
Exclusively available at the end of The Color of Courage are bonus chapters.
Embark on a trip to uncover hidden stories of Lise de Baissac. These chapters are a glimpse beyond the main story-a celebration of history, art, and love.
What readers say
“Incredibly well written and so well researched this book demonstrates the authors love for the details of the resistance heroes of WWII. And she paints pictures with words so the reader is pulled into each scene. I highly recommend this book.”
“The story is told in dual timeline style, where the action alternates from present-day to the dangerous years in occupied France during WW2. A well-researched and enthralling read — you will not be disappointed!”
“This book introduces us to the real life SOE agent Lise de Baissac. Alongside Sil Anderson in 2004, the book tells their parallel stories.
Whilst not an autobiography, Hannah has clearly done extensive research into the real life Lise de Baissac MBE CdeG.”
Explore the dual-timeline series "Timeless Agents" where the lives of modern heroines intertwine with the courageous journeys of WWII's female agents. Discover how their resilience and bravery still inspire us today. Amidst tales of daring resistance and intelligence gathering, a tender love story emerges, echoing the universal hope of women across generations.
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