By the same author as "The Eagle has Landed", "The Savage Day" and "A Prayer for the Dying", this story revolves around an attempt to rescue a man with important information about the D-Day landings from Nazi occupied Jersey.
Dougal Munro en Jack Carter Reeks
Deze serieChroniseert de verweven levens van twee mannen die de turbulente periode van Ierland in de jaren veertig doorkruisen. Brigadier Dougal Munro en kapitein Jack Carter bevinden zich in het hart van belangrijke historische gebeurtenissen en diepgaande persoonlijke worstelingen. De verhalen verkennen thema's als moed, plicht en morele complexiteit tijdens een periode van immense maatschappelijke onrust. Dompel jezelf onder in meeslepende avonturen tegen de achtergrond van een dramatisch tijdperk in de Ierse geschiedenis.
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A story of intrigue and espionage during World War II.
Flight of Eagles
- 352bladzijden
- 13 uur lezen
Following his greatest-selling thriller, Jack Higgins immerses readers in World War II intrigue with his signature style. For decades, he has excelled in international suspense, capturing the minds of readers and critics alike. In this gripping narrative, set in the early days of the war, two brothers find themselves on opposing sides. Max and Harry Kelso, born in the U.S. to a German mother and an American father, were separated in childhood. Max has become a feared Luftwaffe pilot, while Harry serves as a Yank ace in the RAF. Despite tracking each other's careers, neither could foresee the extraordinary circumstances that will bring them together again. As they navigate a perilous web of deception, they must question their deepest beliefs about loyalty, family, and survival. The stakes are high, with their actions poised to influence the very course of the war. Filled with harrowing twists and high-tension action, this tale showcases Higgins at his finest, delivering a riveting exploration of brotherhood and conflict against the backdrop of a world at war.