The rich atmospheric WWII thriller from the awardwinning author of Moskva and Nightfall Berlin perfect for fans of Simon Scarrows BLACKOUTIntricately plotted riproaring World War Two adventure proper heroes proper villains royal intrigue and grounded in real history IAN RANKINJuly 1940. The Nazis launch their invasion of Britain starting with the Channel Islands . . .And soldier turned safecracker Bill OHagan 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 theyre not lying to him.In Portugal the former King Edward Duke of Windsor receives an altogether different proposal from Germany ease the invasion and hell 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 . . .Fact and fiction merge in a riproaring yarn that is totally credible. Excellent SUNTriumphant . . . The synthesis of real and fictitious characters is handled with panache by the talented Grimwood FINANCIAL TIMESTop notch . . . the suspense never wavers CRIMETIMEGrimwood matches Robert Harris Joseph Kanon Ken Follett and John le Carr thrill for thrill in this breathtaking 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