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1st edition dust jacket Nice Copy 8vo. 271pp., index, Foreword by Douglas Fairbanks. An autobiographical account of his experiences during WW2. Denis Rake, an openly gay man, served as a secret agent for SOE detailing his daring missions behind enemy lines, working with the French Resistance, and the constant danger of being captured by the Gestapo. Rake's unique position as a gay man in wartime adds a personal dimension to his narrative, highlighting both the courage and the challenges he faced. Neat ownership signature o/w a nice copy in like unclipped dust jacket with minimal edgewear. Scarce.…