Island Reich

Paperback Published on: 28/10/2021
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Synopsis

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
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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 . . .
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'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

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
  • ISBN: 9781405936705
  • Number of pages: 544
  • Dimensions: 198 x 132 x 36 mm
  • Weight: 380g
  • Languages: English

Customer Reviews

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Island Reich
Totally enthralling
Island Reich is the first book that I have read from author Jack Grimwood and I must say I like his style of writing. The book is huge and has 189 chapters... READ MORE
Stacey
Island Reich
A fascinating meld of historical fact and fiction
A fast paced, labyrinthine WWII thriller set after the Fall of France and Britain prepares itself for the expected German invasion. After a job goes wrong,... READ MORE
Graeme Lynch
Island Reich
Good ideas but poorly edited
July 1940 and the Nazis have taken over France and invaded the Channel Islands. Former King Edward, now the Duke of Windsor, has had to flee to Portugal. ... READ MORE
Jo-anne Atkinson
Island Reich
Enjoyable
I quite enjoyed this book, being a crafted mixture of fact and fiction. The author has gone to a lot of trouble to follow fact in the occupation of the Cha... READ MORE
S Bi