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The Mademoiselle Alliance: Inspired by a true story

By: Natasha Lester
Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
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From Australian bestseller Natasha Lester, an epic, sweeping novel of one young woman who risks everything to lead the largest spy network in occupied France - and change the course of World War Two.

Morocco, 1928. Eighteen-year-old Parisienne Marie-Madeleine is not the kind of woman who goes through life sitting down, something her new husband can attest. Her unconventionalities - rally car driving, flying planes and dabbling in intelligence work for the government - earn her a reputation, but she knows who she is at heart: an adventurer.

Paris, 1936. As Europe teeters on the brink of war, a chance encounter with a man codenamed Navarre turns Marie-Madeleine's life upside down. Recruited to help build a resistance network known only as Alliance, she conceals her identity - and her gender - as she navigates a perilous double life away from her children and the man she loves.

Bestselling Australian novelist Natasha Lester passionately brings to life the incredible true story of one of history's unsung heroes: Marie-Madeleine Fourcade, the only woman to lead a resistance network in WWII France.









©2025 Natasha Lester (P)2025 Hachette Australia Audio 20th Century Historical Historical Fiction Heartfelt War Morocco Espionage

Critic Reviews

'An incredible story of courage, devotion and daring, filled with vivid prose and rich detail. A must-read' CHANEL CLEETON

'Natasha Lester uncovers stories of women from history and drapes them in velvet' The Australian Women's Weekly

'Lester writes with razor-sharp research and admiration for a woman whose name deserves to be blazed across the pages of history' KATE QUINN

'Gripping . . . The fearless Marie-Madeleine Fourcade's story is one that deserves to be read' West Australian

'Written with heart, passion, and impeccable historical research, a powerful story readers will not be able to put down' MADELINE MARTIN

'Lester brings this unique story to life in vivid colour' Daily Telegraph

'Deeply researched and gorgeously written' KERRI MAHER
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So many feelings through this book. Such bravery & heartbreak to get some better understanding of so many that endured suffering in hope for the future. Such incredible souls who worked for our freedom . Forever grateful!

Such bravery to make our world a better place

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Although this story is inspired by a true story, it is brilliantly written. It keeps you wanting more. It’s a great story from a different point of view that many will never have nine. Well worth listening to!

The usual excellence!

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I enjoyed this book and even more so since it’s based on fact.
Good narration as always.

A good read

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Absolutely fantastic story line and narration! Loved every second of this book. Thank you Natasha Lester.

Amazing storyline

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One of the very best books I have read. So sorry to finish it. Absolutely 5 stars⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

So very well written

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Brava Natasha! Reading this fact-based story, you can tell you’ve done your research. Beautifully written & read. Can’t wait to discuss it with our (Perth-based) book club!

What a Ride!

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Such an incredible insight into the world of "Alliance " I hope every family in France knows this story and their names are all honoured.
Such huge sacrifices.

The persistence and faith

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An Amazing & captivating story and the voices read brought it to life and keep me listening.

captivating

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This is the most riveting story of people who gave it ALL. For all of us who live in ease… they paid the price. Natasha Lester has the ability to write poetically even when her subject is pain and brutality, her words capture a plethora of images beneath your eyelids; exquisite love, which necessitate excruciating pain of fighting for what is truly right in the midst of what is truly evil.
Oh why is it that that the brightest star is one that dies. Marie Madeline the protagonist in this narrative stood in the ashes of loss despite having won so much for so many. May the bravery and heroism, and her love of RIGHT be mirrored in us all when faced with evil.
What a book 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

A True heart in mouth story of unparalleled bravery, The cost of freedom!

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The hideous things that needed to be overcome in occupied friends. The Nazis have so much to answer for the bloodshed the killings it’s all so heartbreaking

Another chilling reality of wat

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