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An impossible mission in wartime Italy: the next explosive best seller from Damien Lewis.

In the hard-fought winter of 1944, the Allies advanced northwards through Italy but stalled on the fearsome mountainous defences of the Gothic Line. Two men were parachuted in, in an effort to break the deadlock. Their mission: to penetrate deep into enemy territory and lay waste to the Germans' impregnable headquarters.

At the 11th hour, mission commanders radioed for David 'The Mad Piper' Kilpatrick to be flown in, resplendent in his tartan kilt. They wanted this fearless war hero to lead the assault, piping 'Highland Laddie' as he went - so leaving an indelible British signature to deter Nazi reprisals.

As the column of raiders formed up, there was shocking news. High command radioed through an order to stand down, having assessed the chances of success at little more than zero. But in defiance of orders, and come hell or high water, they were going in.

Damien Lewis' new best seller tells the incredible story.

©2018 Omega Ventures Limited (P)2018 Quercus Editions Limited Genre Fiction Military Thriller & Suspense War & Military Fiction War Italy
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This is a FANTASTIC story and really captures how life and war was in the Italian Alps and how the partizans really helped with the effort of creating a soft underbelly off the Nazi war machine. I have listen to DL before and was fantastic, again he is great, but and this a big but the sound quality is not so good, as it cuts in and out occasionally... im guessing this a bad edit? If this can me amended this would be 5 stars. I dont like taking a star off but there does need a quality control. the story is 5stars however.

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The story of tremendous bravery and daring, but sadly the story is tainted by the vindictive behaviour of his superiors.

Great write up of a fascinating history.

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Being ex-military I found this less well-known story to be very moving. It is not just ‘blood and guts’ but a deep and thoughtful account of people in challenging times.

A moving story on so many levels

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Absolutely riveting, fantastic job by a brilliant author. Will be listening again and again.
Well done to Damien and all involved in the production.

Brilliant

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This is a great audio book capturing the heart of these amazing men (& women) during the most difficult of times.

Amazing men!

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