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Book on Indian-born British 'Spy Princess' to hit stands

The 234-page book, entitled `Spy Princess, the Life of Noor Inayat Khan', highlights her indomitable courage that helped her work as a British spy.

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LONDON: A biography of Noor Inayat Khan, descendent of Tipu Sultan of Mysore who was the only Indian secret agent to work for Britain during World War II will be launched here next month.

The 234-page book, entitled `Spy Princess, the Life of Noor Inayat Khan', highlights her indomitable courage that helped her work as a British spy and even face a "bloody" death at the hands of the Germans.

The book by Shrabani Basu, London-based correspondent for Kolkata's Ananda Bazar Patrika Group, has received rave reviews in the British Press.

Based on extensive research and interviews with Noor's relatives, descendants and friends, the book presents a graphic account of her life till September 13, 1944, when she was shot dead by German forces at Dachau. She was 30.

It is the story of a young Indian Muslim woman who joined a secret organisation dedicated to acts of sabotage, subversion and terrorism across Europe.

A fierce critic of British imperialism, she worked with passion and audacity. Captured, she proved impenitent and uncontrollable, the book says.

She died a horrific death in custody. An account says she was kicked into a "bloody mess" on the stone floors of Dachau concentration camp through the night and then shot with the word "Liberte" on her lips.

Born in Moscow, Noor was raised in the Sufi style of Islam and joined Britain's Special Operations Executive (SOE) during the war. She was one of three women in the SOE to be awarded the George Cross and was also honoured with the Croix de Guerre. Noor was brought up in France and Britain and joined the Red Cross when World War II broke out.

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