Good Assassins: Hunting the Butcher

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Diversion Podcasts, iHeartPodcasts

Good Assassins: Hunting the Butcher

5.0/5

Critic Rating

Season 2 is the unbelievable but true story of the greatest spy of World War II. The Nazis don't know her name, but they want this woman dead. A mysterious agent is strategically dismantling their violent grasp on France and not only leading her own resistance factions but inspiring others. The Gestapo sends their devious double-agent, the priest Robert Alesh, to hunt down The Limping Lady before she threatens their entire push for Western Europe. But Virginia Hall was tougher and more resilient than they ever expected. Season 1 was a Top 10 hit with millions of listeners, making it one of the...


Critic Reviews

Score: 5

Michael Walsh • Yonkers Public Library Apr 20, 2021

"The Good Assassins is similar to a good spy novel or movie. Good Assassins is masterfully done. The story and the way that it is told make it fascinating. Events described are often suspenseful and you are dying to found out what happens next! People who have never listened to podcasts may want to start with this one."

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