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Operation Mincemeat
- The True Spy Story that Changed the Course of World War II
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 11 hrs and 18 mins
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Summary
Now a major film, starring Colin Firth, Matthew Mcfadyen, Kelly Macdonald, Penelope Wilson, Johnny Flynn and Jason Isaacs.
A Richard and Judy Book Club selection.
A Sunday Times number one best seller.
April, 1943: A sardine fisherman spots the corpse of a British soldier floating in the sea off the coast of Spain and sets off a train of events that would change the course of the Second World War.
Operation Mincemeat was the most successful wartime deception ever attempted, and the strangest. It hoodwinked the Nazi espionage chiefs, sent German troops hurtling in the wrong direction and saved thousands of lives by deploying a secret agent who was different, in one crucial respect, from any spy before or since: he was dead. His mission: to convince the Germans that instead of attacking Sicily, the Allied armies planned to invade Greece.
This is the true story of the most extraordinary deception ever planned by Churchill’s spies: an outrageous lie that travelled from a Whitehall basement all the way to Hitler’s desk.
Cover artwork courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures.
Critic reviews
"A rollicking read for all those who enjoy a spy story so fanciful that Ian Fleming - himself an officer in Montagu's wartime department - would never have dared to invent it." (Max Hastings, Sunday Times)
"Brilliant and almost absurdly entertaining." (New Yorker)
"Astonishing.... Sheds riveting new light on this breath taking plan." (Daily Mail)
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- Sara
- 18-01-11
Espionage at its best.
This book reads like a far-fetched, 'Boys Own' war-novel and keeps you interested from start to finish. It is well researched, well written and adopts a great pace. Each extraordinary character is introduced with their background, reputation and contribution clearly described and incorporated into the fascinating story of Operation Mincemeat. The historical importance of this operation is undeniable and this book brings the story to the reader/listener with an honest documenting of the combination of skill, legerdemain, nerve and blind luck that led to its success. If you like mystery novels, historical documentaries or action & adventure books, then this is a combination of all three and you should really enjoy it. Well done to the author for a widely researched, well written and exciting book. It is a high-quality production with excellent narration.
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- J
- 21-05-15
A Successful Operation!
A story that sounds that it has been dreamt up by a film studio this is an tremendously entertaining look at one of the most remarkable events of World War 2. Well written and narrated this would appeal to not only World War 2 enthusiasts but also anyone who loves a good spy story!
Moving along at a fast pace this book was over much to quickly and I would have happily listen to a book twice this length on the subject!
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- John
- 21-10-16
Fantastic.
A very interesting and awesome true story. Tip-top. It's just jaw dropping. I would recommend this thoroughly.
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- Bob Upndown
- 04-07-19
Wow, what a book!
Beautifully researched, written and narrated. Taught all the way, hanging on pretty much every word. Highly recommended. Such a great plot, It deserves a modern film of the story.
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- Anonymous User
- 09-03-19
fantastic
I was so sorry to finish this book. found it so interesting the story was told so well.
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- long time vegan
- 22-09-17
a most amazing book
What did you like most about Operation Mincemeat?
At first I was not sure about purchasing this book as I do not like war or spy stories. I am so glad that I did as it has been one of the most amazing, interesting, entertaining and humorous books I have ever 'read'!
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The reader was excellent and brought the book to life.
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- Mark Houlton
- 25-05-22
A great story, told in a great deal of detail
This is a well researched and presented thorough account of the Operation, which is a story for all time. however a bit too long and detailed for me.
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- Mrs O
- 04-01-23
Great book!
Well narrated and a fabulous true tale!
Off to look for more spy stories now!
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- Andrew J. Derrick
- 12-01-23
Americanism ruin a great yarn
A wonderful story with loads of background and colourful characters is ruined by the producers requirement that the reader use American pronunciation for words like charade etc. Don’t assume a US audience won’t understand. If it is a British reader, use UK pronunciation please
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- Jbell1
- 18-01-23
simply masterful
Quintessential British narration brilliantly captures the essence of the time and presents the audacious players with humility and grace. Hard to believe this actually happened.
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