Rakes Progress by Rake Denis (1 results)

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.…