The courageous, compelling story of the only woman who...legendary foreign legion went to war in world war ii and met her great love there. Susan travers grew up protectedraised in a wealthy english family, but dreamed of an exciting life full of adventure at a young age. When world war ii broke out, she was the only woman to join the french foreign legion, which has admitted only men in its 167-year history. In 1940, susan became colonel koenig's personal driver, in the desert of north africa. During the often perilous journeys along the lines with the colonel, a passionate relationship blossomed between them. A love that once back in europe proved impossible, but would connect them forever. At his side, she survived battles that were decisive for the course of the war.
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