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The narrative centers on Violet Gibson, who attempted to assassinate Mussolini in 1926, believing her actions would be celebrated. Instead, she was dismissed as a "crazy Irish spinster" and forgotten. Frances Stonor Saunders intricately reconstructs Gibson's life, exploring themes of heroism, madness, and the complexities of historical memory. Through a gripping tale filled with suspense and intrigue, the book highlights Gibson's motivations and the broader political climate, ultimately shedding light on a woman who tried to prevent disaster at a significant cost.
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The Woman Who Shot Mussolini, Frances Stonor Saunders
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- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- The Woman Who Shot Mussolini
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Frances Stonor Saunders
- Publisher
- St. Martins Press-3PL
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 396
- ISBN13
- 9780312681128
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Historical Themes, History, True Stories, Biographies, Military History, World War II, 20th century, Southern Europe, Italy, Italian Literature, Women's Biographies
- Rating
- 3.8 out of 5
- Description
- The narrative centers on Violet Gibson, who attempted to assassinate Mussolini in 1926, believing her actions would be celebrated. Instead, she was dismissed as a "crazy Irish spinster" and forgotten. Frances Stonor Saunders intricately reconstructs Gibson's life, exploring themes of heroism, madness, and the complexities of historical memory. Through a gripping tale filled with suspense and intrigue, the book highlights Gibson's motivations and the broader political climate, ultimately shedding light on a woman who tried to prevent disaster at a significant cost.