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.
Look out for Ken’s newest book, A Column of Fire, available now.
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Love reading about this time in history
Books, by this author, offer the reader a full universe of different characters, plot lines and mysteries, in an easy to read/follow format, that grabs the reader’s attention, from page one, until the end.
Edge of the seat exciting.
My husband and I loved this book for very different reasons. I liked the story line and characters, while he was drawn to the well done description of airplanes and flight.
Want more of the same.
This is based on a true series of events. The original book was rather dry and
Another great historical fiction novel by Ken Follett
Mr Follet is a great author, I have read several of his books.
A Great read
Very interesting perspective of WWII. Would be a good read for teens.
Follett writes a good spy novel.
I always enjoy a Ken Follet novel. This one is no exception. Fast paced WWII thriller.
A beautiful and heart wrenching way to educate yourself in the ways of WWII, while making it personal and inspirational, The accounts of WWII, The resistance and the hornet moth and tiger moth we’re so realistic and accurate
As always with Mr. Follett’s books, I was hooked by the first few pages. I am a fan of WWII stories, and he does it quite well.
kept me interested and intrigued
Really love this author and this time period in History. I read it so fast-didn’t really want it to end
What can I say? Ken follett’s books are always a good read.
Typical Follett – Excellent
Held my interest. Very good
Entertaining with an interesting historical twist.
A 4.5 but not his greatest effort. He has set a very high bar.