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Heart pounding, Virginia Hall caught her breath and massaged her aching hip. “That was a close call. Cuthbert, you’re always causing trouble.”
“You’ve named your wooden leg?” Virginia’s fellow agent, Armand, found a table in a darkened tavern. “Here. Rest fast.”
She forced a smile. “I was sure the Gestapo recognized me from the poster.”
“The artist certainly captured your likeness. But your disguise is good.”
“Perhaps not good enough.”
The tavern keeper brought two glasses of wine.
“It is my honor to serve with you.” Armand raised his glass. “To the lady who limps. Most dangerous of Allied spies.”
Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple 
What an interesting name for her wooden leg. And a interesting reflection on a brave lady.
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Thank you, Michael.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Armand means well, but he may have to be eliminated
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Seems like Ms Hall might need to hop it fast, m’lady!
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Dear CE,
She had a history of hopping fast and was awarded for her efforts many times over.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Wow, that was some career she had! You captured the excitement of her work very well. Thank you, too, for the link which was fascinating. Disgraceful how prejudice put brakes on her progress.
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Dear Penny,
She was an amazing woman. It was difficult to narrow it down to one 100 word snippet. Thank you for your generous comment.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Wow. What an interesting history lesson of a very courageous heroine. Thanks for the link. I had never heard of her and, apparently, that’s the way she wanted it. Great job M’Luv.
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Dear Jan,
I’d never heard of her either…that is, until Dale posted an article about her on Facebook. You know how that goes. 😉 Thanks, m’luv.
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One of those great, unsung heroes. May she be given her due…
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Dear Trent,
It seems that history has glossed over a few heroes, hasn’t it? Particularly women and people of color.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I hope you visit her again. What an amazing woman. I like that she named her leg. They are a team.
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Dear Tannille,
She was an amazing woman. Such courage and determination. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Now there’s a real life character that deserves a film made about her, I can see action-adventure and humour already!
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Dear Iain,
It appears a movie has been made. Maybe not only about her but one that does spotlight her. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtkQHUiTT44 I’ll have to find out how to see it. Thank you for reading and commenting. Sorry I’m late replying.
Shalom
Rochelle
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Oh, excellent, will have to look out for it.
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The world is full of heroes, large and small, yet we know so few of their names and stories.
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Dear Jen,
There are so many heroes, aren’t there? Just when I think I’ve found them all…;) Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
Cuthbert, huh? I like her quirky sense of humor.
Shalom,
Dora
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Dear Dora,
I agree. It takes a sense of humor to name a prosthetic. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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great story. Virginia Hall is one of the unsung heroes of the resistance. I think there was a recent book about her, too.
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Dear Josh,
Actually there’s been more than one book. The most recent, I think is “A Woman of No Importance” by Sonia Purnell, published in 2019. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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She wore a bracelet of live snakes 🐍 to school? I wouldn’t touch her with a six-foot Cuthbert.
She was a total bad-ass, but her story kind of reads like a “Spies Like Us.” She went from shooting herself in the foot, resulting in her losing her leg, to super spy. That’s quite the story arc.
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Dear Nobbin,
It just goes to show that truth can be more entertaining than fiction. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Wow, what a fascinating and inspirational story! And the way you captured its essence in 100 words is awesome! Thank you for introducing me to this woman and her story. 🌷
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Thank you for your generous comments/compliments, Earthskyair. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thats a good fun story. well done.
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Many thanks, Mason. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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You’re welcome.
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Rochelle, you’ve gone and done it again!What an amazing story! I took the time to go to the link and read about her in detail. Someone will make a movie about her one of these days!
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Dear Linda,
She is part of a movie made in 2020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtkQHUiTT44. I’m going to have to look for it. Thank you for your sweet comments.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Wonderful! Thanks f or the link 🙂
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Makes me want to read a biography of the lady…
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Thank you, Reena.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Love it! I just happened to read a long article about Virginia Hall. Quite the amazing lady, one of the best American spies ever, and she did it while missing one leg. At one point, she radioed into HQ that “Cuthbert” was giving her troubles. Not knowing who Cuthbert was (her wooden leg), HQ informed her to terminate him without hesitation. Oops. I really enjoyed this one, Rochelle.
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Dear Eric,
And wouldn’t HQ have been surprised if she had terminated Cuthbert. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
How glad am I that you were inspired to write about Virginia and Cuthbert. Yet another wonderful woman brought to light thanks to your more than adept way with the historical story!
Shalom and lotsa courageous love,
Dale
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Dear Dale,
Thank you for posting the inspiration. How could I read that and not do something with it. 😉 Glad you enjoyed my story, too.
Shalom and lotsa brave hugs,
Rochelle
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I definitely did!
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Thank you for introducing me to another heroine I hadn’t heard of. You make her sound quite a character. And I like her relationship with her wooden leg. Cuthbert indeed! So good.
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Dear Jenne,
I think I barely scratched the surface with this amazing woman. She must’ve been a force with which to reckon. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Wow, another inspiring story. She sounds a little bit like a superhero to me. Thank you for bringing her story to light, and so well written!!
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Dear Brenda,
She sounds like a superhero to me, too. I’m glad you enjoyed the story. Thank you for your kind words.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Its good to find out about all the anonymous movers and shakers
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Dear Larry,
Happy to share info. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Very cool story.
Shlom,
Ronda
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Many thanks, Ronda.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Another feast of information turned into a flash fiction… outstanding! Thanks again for expanding my knowledge.
Peace.
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Dear Susan,
Thank you for such a lovely comment.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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She does have a distinctive looking face that would be hard to disguise. I got a kick out of her naming her leg (pun intended.)
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Dear Lisa,
Puns should always be intended. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Rochelle, you’re very welcome 🙂
Shalom,
Lisa
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There were so many agents working behind the lines who were very much unsung heroes until quite recently. I like the little snippet about the hike and her leg 🙂
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Dear Ali,
So much history. So little time. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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What an amazing woman she was, tough and humorous. Great story!
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Dear Gabi,
She was amazing. The allies owed her a lot. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thank you for introducing us to the lady who limps! Delightful Rochelle.
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Dear Keith,
Happy to share them when I learn them. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Brave woman. I once met a woman who followed her husband into the Resistance, and continued after his death by torture.
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So many brave women we’ve never heard of. Thank you, Liz.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Querida Rochelle,
A eye opening to an event that probably many aren’t aware of. Thanks for
enlightening us on this brave woman. I’m off to view the link.
Abrazos y Carino, Be Safe … 😷
Isadora 😎
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Querida Isadora,
I love to share heroes when I learn of them. Gracias para sus palabres amables.
Shalom y abrazos,
Rochelle
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Very interesting bit of history, there. Unknown to me. Enjoyed learning about it, and nice to know that even us “crips” can serve our country well. Have a great week, Rochelle. Shalom, Bear
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Dear Bear,
Up until a couple of weeks ago Ms. Hall was unknown to me as well. She was an amazing woman. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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what a fascinating piece of history. it only proves that having a handicap doesn’t hinder anyone from achieving his or her life’s mission.
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Dear Plaridel,
Blessed are those who overcome their hinderances. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I always enjoy your stories and learn something, too.
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Thank you, Athling.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
Thanks for sharing this remarkable woman’s story. Another unsung heroine.
Shalom,
Adele
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Dear Adele,
There are too many unsung heroes, aren’t there? Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Unfortunately, there are so thank you for beginning those you’ve come across to light, Rochelle 🙂
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Sorry. I meant to say “bringing” not “beginning” I posted the comment before my eyes caught the mistake.
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Rochelle, What a fantastic story about Virginia Hall. I recently watched a movie about her, and all she and the women spies experienced in their fight to squash the Nazi regime. I so enjoy your historical figures and often choose to write about some myself. Always fascinating.
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Dear Shelley,
Thank you so much for your kind words.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Gosh! What a woman. Nothing was going to slow her down. Brilliant piece
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Dear Laurie,
She was definitely a determined woman. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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What an intrepid woman, with a sense of humour too. I do admire the courage of spies like Virginia, working solo in a hostile country, with a false identity 24/7. Thank you Rochelle for shining a light on her.
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Dear Francine,
I can’t imagine the courage she had. You’d almost have to have a sense of humor to balance it all out. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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