Looking for Trouble

This rediscovered 1941 memoir by pioneering female journalist Virginia Cowles offers a compelling glimpse into wartime Europe, covering moments from the fall of Paris to the invasion of Poland and beyond. Through her vivid reports, she captures the chaos, diplomacy, and personal encounters from the frontlines of major historical events. Introduced by Christina Lamb, Cowles’ accounts promise an immersive and unprecedented perspective on the 20th century’s most pivotal moments.