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ⓘ About Sonia Purnell
Sonia has written for most of the national newspapers in the United Kingdom, as well as several prestigious publications in other countries like The Wall Street Journal in the United States. Sonia found out about Virginia Hall’s story after finishing work on “Clementine”, her biography of Clementine Churchill. Purnell. She began wondering if there were any other buried tales about heroic women from World War II. While she began what would become three years of research, Purnell came across fleeting mentions of Hall’s magnificent courage in some documents that were otherwise focused on men. While writing “A Woman of No Importance”, she wound up getting addicted to Hall’s tale, starting an international journey in order to piece her work together.
All Book Series by Sonia Purnell
Just Boris: The Irresistible Rise of a Political Celebrity
Book 6 of 10 · published 2011
Clementine: The Life of Mrs. Winston Churchill / First Lady: The Life and Wars of Clementine Churchill
Book 7 of 10 · published 2015
A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win World War II
Book 8 of 10 · published 2019
Kingmaker: Pamela Harriman's Astonishing Life of Power, Seduction, and Intrigue
Latest in the series · book 10 of 10 · published 2024
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Sonia Purnell?
Sonia has written for most of the national newspapers in the United Kingdom, as well as several prestigious publications in other countries like The Wall Street Journal in the United States. Sonia found out about Virginia Hall’s story after finishing work on “Clementine”, her biography of Clementine Churchill. Purnell. She began wondering if there were any other buried tales about heroic women from World War II.
Which Sonia Purnell series should I start with?
Sonia Purnell's books stand alone rather than forming a numbered series, so there is no reading order to follow. The natural first pick is Just Boris (2011).
How many books has Sonia Purnell written?
Sonia Purnell has 10 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2011 and 2024. They all sit in a single category — Non-Fiction — rather than in numbered series.
In what order should Sonia Purnell's series be read?
No reading order is needed: none of the 10 books catalogued here do not form a numbered series, so any title can be picked up first. Within each category they are listed by publication year.
How are Sonia Purnell's books organised into series?
This guide splits Sonia Purnell's 10 books into categories rather than numbered series: Non-Fiction (10 books).