Friend Within the Gates Author:Elizabeth Grey Many know the dramatic events of Edith Cavell's trial and execution as a spy during World War I, but few know much more about her. What kind of woman was she? Why did she choose to stay in Belgium as "a friend within the gates" when war broke out? How did it happen that an English nurse became one of the leaders of the Belgian resistance movemen... more »t? Edith Cavell lived quietly, serving others and thinking little of herself. In FRIEND WITHIN THE GATES, Elizabeth Grey shows that her death was not a single unrelated act, but the inspiring climax to a life full of dedication and achievement.« less