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The Pearl and the Onion

By: Brittany K. Allen
Narrated by: Anna Chlumsky, Jasmine Cephas-Jones
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This daring historical drama imagines what would have happened if real-life World War II Allied operatives Julia Child and Josephine Baker had teamed up in their fight to take down the Nazis.

When our story begins, Julia Child is an eager but inexperienced codebreaker longing to prove herself in the male-dominated world of intelligence, and Josephine Baker is, well, Josephine Baker—a world-famous entertainer who is now leading a double life as a spy for the French Resistance.

When a golden opportunity arises to infiltrate a high-stakes Nazi gala in Vichy France, Julia must put aside her by-the-book mentality to assist her unorthodox new partner. What begins as a rookie assignment becomes a dangerous game of deception and intrigue, thrusting the duo into the dark underworld of collaborators and double agents.

Blending rich historical details with crackling dialogue, The Pearl and the Onion is an unmissable portrait of courage, sacrifice, and the unbreakable spirit of resistance in the face of evil. Its inspiring heroes, thrilling missions, and immersive soundscapes will transport you to the heart of the international struggle for freedom in 1940s Europe, painting a vital portrait of how the iconic chef and the international entertainer risked everything in service of a better world. Starring Anna Chlumsky and Jasmine Cephas Jones. Directed by Kimberly Senior.

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Wonderful!

This is such an entertaining story with laughs and well done everyone! Thoroughly enjoyed it.

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Fantastic!

A wonderful story to ponder figures from history amidst strife. We can imagine a way to be brave today

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Lively fun.

Love the alternate back story. Two greats. The sublime Josephine Baker and the tenacious Julia. Highly recommend.

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Excellent

Enjoyed every minute. Nothing was lacking. Creative and very entertaining! Loved it! I can listen to it again!!

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Fun listen

Such a great presentation! Love the character voices & storyline. Seems plausible as a history story. highly recommend

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Delightful entertainment!

I wasn't expecting the dramatization, but it was well done, and the energy of the performers kept it alive and fun to listen to!

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Cute “What if?”

Of course you’ll know that this is fiction from the start. But it is a cute little what if story. Well told, well acted.

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The premise is interesting and most of the acting is good. Julia’s voice is a challenge to listen to for that long especially when she’s making privileged white woman mistakes. But I suppose that’s sort of the point.

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Very enjoyable story

I had no idea Josephine Baker was a spy during WWII. What a great story and love the narrations

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Lots of fun characters- Great storyline

This was a fun listen: story, characters and so believable as a real history lesson.

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