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Island Reich: The atmospheric WWII thriller perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow and Robert Harris
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The rich, atmospheric WWII thriller from the award-winning author of Moskva and Nightfall Berlin, perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow’s BLACKOUT’Intricately plotted, rip-roaring World War Two adventure – proper heroes, proper villains, royal intrigue and grounded in real history’ IAN RANKIN_________July, 1940. The Nazis launch their invasion of Britain – starting with the Channel Islands . . .And soldier turned safecracker Bill O’Hagan gets an offer: hang for his crimes, or serve his country.The mission – land on occupied Alderney, impersonate a local, steal the invasion plans, escape. He almost believes they’re not lying to him.In Portugal, the former King, Edward, Duke of Windsor, receives an altogether different proposal from Germany: ease the invasion and he’ll get his throne back. But Edward will not readily betray his country . . .An embittered former king. An unreformed thief.And a secret upon which the fates of nations lie . . ._________’Fact and fiction merge in a rip-roaring yarn that is totally credible. Excellent’ SUN’Triumphant . . . The synthesis of real and fictitious characters is handled with panache by the talented Grimwood’ FINANCIAL TIMES’Top notch . . . the suspense never wavers’ CRIMETIME’Grimwood matches Robert Harris, Joseph Kanon, Ken Follett and John le Carré thrill for thrill in this breath-taking WWII story of atmospheric suspense, daring espionage and political intrigue’ GLASGOW LIFE ‘Highly entertaining . . . There are complications, twists and turns of plot in abundance. Every bit as credible or satisfying as James Bond’ SCOTSMAN
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| Weight | 0.359 kg |
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| Dimensions | 3.2 × 12.9 × 19.8 cm |
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| Format | Paperback |
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| Pages | 544 |
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| Year Published | 2021-10-28 |
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| Publication City/Country | London, United Kingdom |
| ISBN 10 | 1405936703 |
| About The Author | Jack Grimwood, a.k.a Jon Courtenay Grimwood, was born in Malta and christened in the upturned bell of a ship. He grew up in the Far East, Britain and Scandinavia. Apart from novels, he writes for national newspapers including The Times, Telegraph, Independent and Guardian. Jon is two-time winner of the BSFA Award for Best Novel, first with Felaheen, and then End of the World Blues. His literary novel, The Last Banquet, published under the name Jonathan Grimwood, was shortlisted for Le Prix Montesquieu 2015. His work has been translated into fifteen languages. He is married to the journalist and novelist Sam Baker. Island Reich is his third thriller.jackgrimwood.comjonathangrimwood.comj-cg.co.uk@joncg |
| Review Quote | Intricately plotted, rip-roaring World War Two adventure – proper heroes, proper villains, royal intrigue and grounded in real history |
| Other text | Matches Robert Harris, Joseph Kanon, Ken Follett and John le Carré thrill for thrill in this breath-taking WWII story of atmospheric suspense, daring espionage and political intrigue, set in the tense depths of Britain's Darkest Hour |
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