{"product_id":"island-reich-9781405936705","title":"Island Reich","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe rich, atmospheric WWII thriller from the award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eMoskva \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eNightfall Berlin\u003c\/i\u003e, perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow''s \u003ci\u003eBLACKOUT\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''Intricately plotted, rip-roaring World War Two adventure - proper heroes, proper villains, royal intrigue and grounded in real history'' \u003c\/b\u003eIAN RANKIN\u003cbr\u003e_________\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJuly, 1940. The Nazis launch their invasion of Britain - starting with the Channel Islands . . .\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd soldier turned safecracker Bill O''Hagan gets an offer: hang for his crimes, or serve his country.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe mission - land on occupied Alderney, impersonate a local, steal the invasion plans, escape. He almost believes they''re not lying to him.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 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 . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn embittered former king. An unreformed thief.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntricately plotted, rip-roaring World War Two adventure - proper heroes, proper villains, royal intrigue and grounded in real history\u003c\/b\u003e -- Ian Rankin * - *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatches 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\u003c\/b\u003e * What's On Glasgow *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTriumphant... The synthesis of real and fictitious characters is handled with panache by the talented Grimwood\u003c\/b\u003e * Financial Times *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTop-notch . . . the suspense never wavers\u003c\/b\u003e * Crimetime *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHighly entertaining . . . The plot is splendidly complicated. Like most good adventure novels set in recognizable history, Grimwood offers readers an enticing \"what if?\"\u003c\/b\u003e * Scotsman *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFact and fiction merge in a rip-roaring yarn. Excellent\u003c\/b\u003e * Sun *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Jack Grimwood\u003c\/b\u003e * - *\u003cbr\u003eA fine book . . . for those who enjoy vintage le Carré -- Ian Rankin * - *\u003cbr\u003eGrimwood is a damned fine writer * Independent *\u003cbr\u003eThe new le Carré . . . an absolutely brilliant page turner . . . if you love thrillers, Jack Grimwood is a name you need to remember * BBC Radio 2 The Sara Cox Show *\u003cbr\u003eSpring's best thriller * Observer *\u003cbr\u003eA powerful, addictive, twisty tale where no-one can be trusted -- David Young, author of Stasi Child * - *\u003cbr\u003e'Note-perfect, multi-layered, rugged as a T-34 tank. Grimwood is about to become your new favourite thriller writer * Independent *\u003cbr\u003eThe writing is elegant, the dialogue razor sharp, the characters drawn economically but effectively, and the action is unrelenting * SciFi Now *\u003cbr\u003eThe superior spy thriller of the year. Le Carré fans will be delighted * - *\u003cbr\u003eA compulsive and supremely intelligent thriller from a master stylist * - *\u003cbr\u003eAn intriguing thriller * Literary Review *\u003cbr\u003eMesmerising, surefooted, vividly realised . . . something special in the arena of international thrillers * Financial Times *\u003cbr\u003eEven better than Child 44 . . . A blizzard of exciting set pieces, superbly realized * Daily Telegraph *\u003cbr\u003eAn extraordinarily atmospheric and immersive read ... escapism at its best * Good Housekeeping *\u003cbr\u003eSo atmospheric, so elegantly written . . . like Michael Connelly's Harry Bosch, or like early le Carre. I really recommend it. I just disappeared into it totally -- Marian Keyes * - *\u003cbr\u003eThe thriller of the summer ... Grimwood raises the stakes in this dark, twisty tale * iPaper *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFact and fiction merge in what they used to call a rip-roaring yarn that is totally credible. Excellent.\u003c\/b\u003e * The Sun *\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47836797862231,"sku":"9781405936705","price":8.54,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781405936705.jpg?v=1710382805","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/island-reich-9781405936705","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}