Heroes (and Heroines) History Forgot

Shadowy heroes of WW2 Norwegian resistance Multi million copy bestselling author Fiona Valpy discusses her latest book, 'Sisters of the Midnight Sun' with host Ann Lindsay, and reveals heart churning behind-the-scenes discoveries she experienced researching this latest novel, her 12th novel.

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04 August 2026

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Fiona Valpy describes her inspiration and research into her latest book, 'Sisters of the Midnight Sun' - from plunging into the Arctic Ocean for a swim, experiencing Up Helly Aa in Shetland with fearsome (but pretend!) Vikings, uncovering the symbolism of a wearing a paperclip in a lapel, embroidered daisies, and uncovering the bravest of nearly forgotten heroines and seafarers of WW2 in the unforgiving North Sea.

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