The Queen Spy: The Extraordinary Life of Noor Inayat Khan, Britain's First Muslim Wartime Agent

Noor Inayat Khan was born in Moscow, Russia on January 1, 1914. Her father, Inayat Khan, was an Indian Sufi musician and teacher. Her mother, Evelyn Johnson, was an American. Noor had three siblings: a brother, Vilayat Khan, and two sisters, Khair-un-Nissa and Roshanara Khan.

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Noor's family moved to Paris when she was young. She attended the Sorbonne, where she studied music and languages. Noor was a gifted musician and dancer. She also spoke several languages, including English, French, Russian, and Urdu.

When the war broke out in 1939, Noor volunteered to join the Special Operations Executive (SOE),a secret organization that trained and sent agents into Nazi-occupied Europe. Noor was trained as a wireless operator and was sent to France in 1943.

Noor worked for a year in France, sending vital intelligence back to London. She was captured by the Gestapo in October 1943.

Noor was tortured and interrogated for several months, but she refused to give up any information. She was executed by the Nazis in Dachau concentration camp in September 1944.

Noor Inayat Khan was a brave and selfless woman who made the ultimate sacrifice for her country. She is a role model for all of us who believe in freedom and justice.

Legacy

Noor Inayat Khan's legacy lives on today. She is remembered as a hero by the British people. In 2012, a statue of Noor was unveiled in Gordon Square, London. The statue is a reminder of Noor's courage and sacrifice.

Noor's story has also been told in books, films, and television shows. In 2019, a film about Noor's life, titled "Spy Princess," was released. The film starred Gemma Arterton as Noor.

Noor Inayat Khan is an inspiration to us all. She shows us that anything is possible if we have the courage to follow our dreams.

Further Reading

• The Noor Inayat Khan Memorial Trust
• The Imperial War Museum
• BBC News: Unveiling of Noor Inayat Khan statue in London
• The Guardian: Spy Princess review – Gemma Arterton shines as wartime heroine Noor Inayat Khan

The Queen’s Spy: An utterly gripping and sweeping Tudor historical fiction novel for 2024: A new and gripping Tudor historical fiction novel for 2024

by Clare Marchant

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1552 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	390 pages

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