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Lynne Olson presents Last Hope Island: Britain, Occupied Europe, and the Brotherhood That Helped Turn the Tide of War 5:00 p.m. Reception | 6:00 p.m. Presentation | 7:00 p.m. Book Signing When the Nazi blitzkrieg rolled over continental Europe in the early days of World War II, the city of London became a refuge for the governments and armed forces of six occupied nations who escaped to continue the fight. Exiled there as well was General Charles de Gaulle, the self-appointed representative of free France. As the only European democracy still holding out against Hitler, Britain became known to occupied countries as “Last Hope Island.” Getting there, one young émigré declared, was “like getting to heaven.” This epic, character-driven story takes us back to those perilous days. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Register for this event online or over the phone at 504-528-1944 x 412. Can't make it to the Museum? Watch the event live. Date:
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