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In the early morning hours of 6 November 1943, SS Reichsfuhrer Heinrich Himmler receives the coded message he has been waiting for "The Eagle has landed."

It was to become known as the most daring enemy mission of the entire war: Operation Eagle, Himmler's audacious plan to kidnap Winston Churchill on British soil.

But, despite spectacular secrecy, there was to be no surrender without a fight ...

For in that remote corner of Norfolk, an elite unit is gathered together. Ready to do battle for a nation against the most ruthless task force ever assembled.

© Jack Higgins 1998 (P) Penguin Audio 2020

 20th Century Espionage Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Military Spies & Politics Suspense Thriller & Suspense War & Military Fiction War Exciting Winston Churchill

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A thriller writer in a class of his own
Higgins is a master of his craft
A compulsively readable storyteller
100 per cent proof adventure
Higgins makes the pages fly
The master craftsman of good, clean adventure
A seasoned pro . . . Mr Higgins knows how to tell a story!
The architect of the modern thriller
Unsurpassed by any adventure story in recent years
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I loved it when I first read it back in the 70s... and I still think it's one of the best war stories ever. This audio version is very well read and produced - almost faultless. Thoroughly enjoyed it and recommend it without reservation.

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Absolutely Brilliant!!!!! Can't express it any better. The film though superb and an all time favourite, missed and change bits....ooooh for the chance to remake it, with young Michael Caine

A perfectly written book.

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Story and performance. Always enjoyed the structure of this book and bought the audible on a whim. Great performance

Great version of a book I enjoyed years ago.

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A thoroughly enjoyable and involving tale from the second world war with wonderful characterisation and believable storyline.

Well researched and superbly read

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Amazing story presented by a brilliant narrator. What's not to like. Would highly recommend

Still remains one of my favourites

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