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Jackdaws

byKen Follett

Who is this book for? Readers interested in historical fiction, particularly those who enjoy stories about World War II and strong female protagonists.

Topics WarCourageLoveRevenge
MoodSuspenseful, Tense
Female protagonist
RomanceMajor Subplot
ViolenceModerate
Jackdaws by Ken Follett is an irresistible novel of the French Resistance, love, courage and revenge set in the Second War War.A Failed MissionTwo weeks before D-Day, the French Resistance try to destroy a telephone exchange vital to Nazi communications. Heavily defended, the mission fails disastrously.A Daring PlanWith invasion looming, Flick Clairet, a British secret agent, proposes a daring but perilous new plan. She, along with an all-female team – the Jackdaws – will infiltrate and neutralize the exchange before Allied Forces land in France.A Race Against TimeHowever, unbeknownst to Flick, Rommel has assigned a brilliant spy-catcher – Dieter Franck – to crush the French Resistance. And now Franck is closing in . . .

Language

en

Published on

30/05/2019

Pages

624

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9781509865420

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