O.S.S.

Set during World War II, the OSS trains undercover operatives to work behind enemy lines. The core assignments unfold around the Normandy invasion and the German counterintelligence efforts. The era is defined by coded messages, radio contacts, and high-stakes espionage.

The action begins at a defense plant in Baltimore, Maryland, where the OSS plots covert operations. The mission then shifts to rural France, including a French inn and a railroad tunnel targeted to paralyze Axis logistics. As Allied forces push toward Normandy, the story ties the American homefront to occupied European fronts.

🕵️‍♀️ Espionage

Covert operations, disguises, and strategic deception drive the plot. The mission hinges on extracting information, sabotaging infrastructure, and evading capture by enemy agents. The tension comes from the need to act without attracting attention in hostile territory.

👩‍💼 Gender and trust

Elaine Dupree challenges stereotypes as a capable OSS operative who must prove herself under pressure. The group navigates trust, respect, and professional rivalries in a male-dominated world. Her competence is essential to the mission, even when personal dynamics complicate teamwork.

⚖️ Duty vs. loyalty

Characters weigh personal danger against mission success, with saving a teammate sometimes conflicting with strategic objectives. The narrative emphasizes discipline, sacrifice, and the cost of reliability under wartime pressure. Loyalties are tested as operations edge closer to Normandy.