Ken Follett and the intrigue of World War II—“a winning formula” (Entertainment Weekly) if ever there was one. With his riveting prose and unerring instinct for suspense, the #1 New York Times bestselling author takes to the skies over Europe during the early days of the war in a most extraordinary novel. . . . It is June 1941, and the war is not going well for England. Somehow, the Germans are … England. Somehow, the Germans are anticipating the RAF’s flight paths and shooting down British bombers with impunity. Meanwhile, across the North Sea, eighteen-year-old Harald Olufsen takes a shortcut on the German-occupied Danish island of Sande and discovers an astonishing sight. He doesn’t know what it is, but he knows he must tell someone. And when he learns the truth, it will fall upon him to deliver word to England—except that he has no way to get there. He has only an old derelict Hornet Moth biplane rusting away in a ruined church—a plane so decrepit that it is unlikely to ever get off the ground . . . even if Harald knew how to fly it.
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Nearly a classic. This is the second time I’ve read it and enjoyed it just as much as the first time.
Nicely done historical fiction with plenty of suspense.
Great thriller. Fast read.
Not as good as other books by Ken Follett, but still good.
Great read!
Very good read. Fast paced, hard to put down.
As always, Follett does it again! Great book to hold your interest and miss when it ends
Good historical fiction version of an event that actually happened
It’s been awhile since I read this. It was pretty good, but not my favorite of Follett’s great books. I still recommend the read.
Ken Follett may be my favorite author ever. He does such a great job with historical fiction.
If Ken Follett wrote it, you know it’s great
I enjoyed the historical aspects of t Second World War but it was not a page turner
Good read
Follett again, in another of my favorites – a WWII story that takes place in Denmark, and gives a stark picture of the Danish capitulation to the Nazis, but also the early formation of the Danish Underground that was highly instrumental in the victory overt the Third Reich. FOllett researches his work thoroughly, so it’s a very informative picture as well.
I had trouble in first couple of chapters, but it then began to make sense and enjoyable.
I really enjoyed this book; The goal was difficult but worthy! The small light airplane’s use was quite interesting.
Not one of Follett’s best by any means, but still a good read.
Typical Ken fillet masterpiece. Always a good read
I nearly cheered out loud for the main characters when the Hornet flew!
Typical Follett story with interesting characters.