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Monique
As early as 1939, the British Secret Intelligent Service was looking for recruits with linguistic talents and other qualities suitable to work for the Service in anticipation of a war in Europe.
Andrew joined the Service and after undergoing training at various establishments, and with war now under way, he was chosen to participate in two missions, the second of which severely tested his ability to think on his feet and alter plans due to the changing circumstances. He and his fellow agent carried out a daring raid well inside enemy territory after which they were pursued by the Gestapo as they fled for France. They narrowly escaped their clutches as they entered France but needed the assistance of a young lady – already well known to Andrew – to complete their escape, this time from the French police.
The novel is a compelling and fast-paced story of a British agent in the early part of WWII.
Andrew joined the Service and after undergoing training at various establishments, and with war now under way, he was chosen to participate in two missions, the second of which severely tested his ability to think on his feet and alter plans due to the changing circumstances. He and his fellow agent carried out a daring raid well inside enemy territory after which they were pursued by the Gestapo as they fled for France. They narrowly escaped their clutches as they entered France but needed the assistance of a young lady – already well known to Andrew – to complete their escape, this time from the French police.
The novel is a compelling and fast-paced story of a British agent in the early part of WWII.
286 pages, Paperback
Published April 30, 2019
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May 3, 2019
A well researched story.
A well researched book about the activities of an undercover British agent, involving sabotage and espionage and his re-acquaintance with the eponymous heroine. Set in the early part of WW2, it is written in a style highly evocative of the times, avoiding modern idioms and deploying period vernacular and describing contemporary mores; I found this rather redolent of the style of W.E.John's; certainly not a bad quality for an engaging wartime story. All of should make 'Monique' feel more authentic to the enthusiast of the genre. I believe that this is the first in a series and I'm curious to follow further the adventures of the hero and his on going liaisons with Monique throughout the remaining war years.
A well researched book about the activities of an undercover British agent, involving sabotage and espionage and his re-acquaintance with the eponymous heroine. Set in the early part of WW2, it is written in a style highly evocative of the times, avoiding modern idioms and deploying period vernacular and describing contemporary mores; I found this rather redolent of the style of W.E.John's; certainly not a bad quality for an engaging wartime story. All of should make 'Monique' feel more authentic to the enthusiast of the genre. I believe that this is the first in a series and I'm curious to follow further the adventures of the hero and his on going liaisons with Monique throughout the remaining war years.
June 10, 2019
A highly compelling read!
I really enjoyed this book. It was well written and interesting. I love historical fiction and I look forward to reading the second book............
I really enjoyed this book. It was well written and interesting. I love historical fiction and I look forward to reading the second book............
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