She used her celebrity status and international tours to move across borders without suspicion.

" American Beauty, French Hero, British Spy " is the subtitle of the biography (also published as The Flame of Resistance ), written by Damien Lewis. The book documents the incredible true story of Josephine Baker , the world-famous entertainer who served as a high-level spy for the Allies during World War II. Key Information about the Book

Baker gathered intelligence in Nazi-occupied France, Spain, Portugal, and North Africa.

Espionage, the French Resistance, overcoming prejudice, and wartime heroism. Summary of Josephine Baker’s Role

Agent Josephine: American Beauty, French Hero, British Spy . Author: Damien Lewis , a best-selling military historian.

In 2021, she became the first Black woman and American-born person to be inducted into the French Panthéon , France's highest honor. Author talk at local library next week - Facebook

The double life of Josephine Baker as a global superstar and a secret agent.

She smuggled secret messages—sometimes written in invisible ink on her sheet music—to the French Resistance and British intelligence (MI6).