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Jul 2025
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The Nazi-Fighting Princess Part 1: Catch...

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Noor Inayat Khan was a pacifist princess raised in a peaceful bubble with her Sufi family. But when the Nazis invade Paris during World War II, she faces an impossible choice: stay true to her beliefs or fight the fascists. Despite her lack of experience, Noor decides to join the resistance. But to help save humanity from Hitler's reign of terror, she'll hav ... Show More
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