Double Agent Victoire

Mathilde Carré and the Interallié Network

David Tremain

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The History Press Ltd
31 July 2025

Biography: historical, political & military; 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000; Second World War; Espionage & secret services; Irregular or guerrilla forces & warfare

Mathilde Carré, notoriously known as La Chatte, was remarkable for all the wrong reasons. Like most spies she was temperamental, scheming and manipulative but she was also treacherous. A dangerous mix, especially when combined with her infamous history of love affairs on both sides. Her acts of treachery were almost unprecedented in the history of intelligence, yet her involvement in the 'Interallié affair' has only warranted a brief mention in the accounts of special operations in France during the Second World War. But what motivated her to betray more than 100 members of the Interallié network, the largest spy network in France? Was she the only guilty party, or were others equally as culpable? Using previously unpublished material from MI5 files, Double Agent Victoire explores the events that led to her betrayal, who may have 'cast the first stone', and their motivations, as well as how the lives and careers of those involved were affected. It reveals a story full of intrigue, sex, betrayal and double-dealing, involving a rich cast including members of the French Resistance, German Abwehr and British Intelligence.

AUTHOR: David Tremain is a retired paper conservator and museum security specialist. He has contributed book reviews to the Canadian Association for Security & Intelligence Studies (CASIS), published articles on conservation for the museum and conservation professions, and taught workshops on emergency preparedness and museum security internationally. Born in Britain, he now lives in Ottawa, Canada.

16 b/w illustrations

By: David Tremain
Imprint: The History Press Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm,
ISBN: 9781803999845
ISBN 10: 1803999845
Publication Date: 31 July 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

DAVID TREMAIN is a retired paper conservator and museum security specialist. He has contributed book reviews to the Canadian Association for Security & Intelligence Studies (CASIS), published articles on conservation for the museum and conservation professions, and taught workshops on emergency preparedness and museum security internationally. Born in Britain, he now lives in Ottawa, Canada.

Reviews for Double Agent Victoire: Mathilde Carré and the Interallié Network

‘A thrilling true tale of lust and deceit set against the backdrop of the Second World War.' -- Helen Parkinson * France Magazine * ‘Offers some useful lessons on the risks and practices associated with agent recruitment and handling.’ – -- Hayden Peake * Studies in Intelligence *