De Rigueur
Yvette had met her contact in the Resistance, and he had given her some information obtained from the Russians. She had crept along the darkened avenues following only the trees, and kerbstones which were daubed with white paint. Her mission was a delicate one. These priceless gems, jewellery once owned by the ill-fated Tsarina, known as the `Tears of all Russia' had fallen into German hands and were being dispersed amongst high ranking officials. It was a tit-for-tat mission. The priceless gems for secret German military plans.
She was to infiltrate Parisian café society, those who supported the French quisling Admiral Darlen, right wingers who collaborated with the Nazis. Her natural sophistication, the fact that she spoke fluent French, meant her superiors did not hesitate in giving her this mission.
As she crept along she was aware of others hurrying to get home before the 11 o'clock curfew, she must hurry, too much was at stake for her to get herself locked in a prison cell for the night!
Red wool boucle jacket heavily embroidered with pewter beaded flowers. Black, paisley jacquard, wide bottom pants, tiny beaded beret, black chiffon scarf, shoes, earrings, black gloves, earrings complete this outfit