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Rose Valland was one of the most decorated spies during World War II, credited with playing a leading role in rescuing thousands of works of art looted during the Nazi occupation. She was a Parisian art historian who spied on powerful Nazi leaders such as Hermann Goering over a four-year period. Rose’s information allowed the soldiers to know what to look out for when recovering the stolen artworks. But she remains a relatively unknown figure in popular culture. Journalist Michelle Young wants to change that. She has uncovered more information about Rose’s life, and her new book, The Art Spy, tells that story. For Perspective, she spoke to France 24’s Gavin Lee.
