Mrs Zigzag: The Extraordinary Life of a Secret Agent's Wife - Hardcover

Chapman, Betty; Bonewitz, Dr Ronald L.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0752488139 ISBN 13: 9780752488134

Publisher: The History Press, 2013

Synopsis

When Betty Farmer married double agent Eddie Chapman, Agent Zigzag, she knew her life would never be ordinary. Yet even before her marriage to Eddie, her life involved incendiary bombs, serial killers, film roles and love affairs with flying aces. After her marriage she coped with Eddie's mistresses, his criminal activities, separations and personal traumas. Coming from humble origins, Betty would, in time, own a beauty business, a health farm and a castle in Ireland, become the friend and confidante of film stars and an African president, and the honoured guest of Middle Eastern royalty. In an age where women were still very much second-class, she became a perfect example of what, in spite of everything, was possible. Much has been written about Eddie Chapman, films have been made, television programmes produced. Yet alongside Eddie for most of his extraordinary life was an equally extraordinary woman: Mrs Zigzag. This book tells the story of the Chapmans' often fraught but ultimately loving relationship for the first time.

About this title

About the Author:

DR RONALD L. BONEWITZ holds degrees and qualifications in a number of disciplines. Originally he trained as a geologist, before becoming a professional pilot and a decorated Vietnam veteran. He has a PhD in Behavioural Science, where his professional interest lies in personal development psychology. He is widely published and has had a New York Times 'Book of the Week'.

About this edition

• Publisher: The History Press
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0752488139
• ISBN 13: 9780752488134
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 192