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This book will appeal to readers who enjoy historical fiction, wartime stories, and character-driven adventure novels. Fans of classic British literature and tales of heroism during World War II will find it particularly compelling.
In their trusty fishing boat Genevieve, armed with a flame thrower and limited ammunition, a small group of officers and men take a stand against the might of the German army after the fall of France in World War II.
A classic wartime adventure story
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A classic wartime adventure story.
In their trusty fishing boat Genevieve, armed with a flame thrower and limited ammunition, a small group of officers and men take a stand against the might of the German army after the fall of France in World War II.
This is classic Shute—at once a thrilling adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat, and a heartbreaking tale of the ravages of war.
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Daily Telegraph praises it as "a magnificent thrill" and a character-driven tale worth meeting every member of the crew. The Times Literary Supplement commends Shute's style, comparing it to H. E. Bates for its vivid, credible characters and warm imagination. The Express highlights it as a grand tale of sacrifice and courage with superb structure.
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ISBN: 9780099530084
Publisher: Vintage Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 September 2009
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Vintage Classics
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 249g
Pages: 352
About the Author
Nevil Shute was born on 17 January 1899 in Ealing, London. After attending the Dragon School and Shrewsbury School, he studied Engineering Science at Balliol College, Oxford. He worked as an aeronautical engineer and published his first novel, Marazan, in 1926. In 1931 he married Frances Mary Heaton and they went on to have two daughters. During the Second World War he joined the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve where he worked on developing secret weapons. After the war he continued to write and settled in Australia where he lived until his death on 12 January 1960. His most celebrated novels include Pied Piper (1942), No Highway (1948), A Town Like Alice (1950) and On the Beach (1957).
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