{"product_id":"island-reich-jack-grimwood","title":"Island Reich (Jack Grimwood)","description":"\u003cdiv\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\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnd a secret upon which the fates of nations lie . . .\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e_________\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Fact and fiction merge in a rip-roaring yarn that is totally credible. Excellent' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSUN\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Triumphant . . . The synthesis of real and fictitious characters is handled with panache by the talented Grimwood' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFINANCIAL TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Top notch . . . the suspense never wavers' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCRIMETIME\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'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' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGLASGOW LIFE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 'Highly entertaining . . . There are complications, twists and turns of plot in abundance. Every bit as credible or satisfying as James Bond' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSCOTSMAN\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAutorenportrait\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJack Grimwood\u003c\/b\u003e, 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. He's written for national newspapers, is a two-time winner of the BSFA Award for Best Novel, and was shortlisted for Le Prix Montesquieu 2015. His work has been translated into numerous languages. He is married to the journalist and novelist Sam Baker. \u003ci\u003eArctic Sun \u003c\/i\u003eis his fourth thriller.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e@joncg\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWeitere Angaben\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eBuch (Paperback), B-format paperback, Englisch, 544 Seiten\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Weltbild.ch: Bücher \u0026 Outlet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63616356221277,"sku":"K091908840","price":9.4,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/8915\/0045\/files\/244308-9190884000001A.jpg?v=1772019841","url":"https:\/\/weltbild.ch\/products\/island-reich-jack-grimwood","provider":"Weltbild.ch: Bücher \u0026 Outlet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}