Charlotte Gray (novel)
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This article is about the 1999 novel. For the 2001 film, see Charlotte Gray (film).
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Author | Sebastian Faulks |
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Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
Genre(s) | War novel |
Publisher | Random House Trade |
Released | February 1999 |
Media type | Print (Hardback) |
Pages | 399 pp (first edition, hardback) |
ISBN | ISBN 0-375-50169-X (first edition, hardback) |
Charlotte Gray is a 1999 book by Sebastian Faulks. It is set in Vichy France during World War II. The story is thought to be based on the exploits of Nancy Wake, codenamed the white mouse, a member of the resistance in war time France.
[edit] Film, TV or theatrical adaptations
A film based on the book was produced in 2001. It stars Cate Blanchett and is directed by Gillian Armstrong.
[edit] Notice
The author received the Bad Sex in Fiction Award 1998 for this book.
[edit] References
- Sebastian Faulks. Charlotte Gray. Random House, 1999. ISBN 0-375-50169-X.