{"title":"Astrid Karlsen Scott","description":"\u003cp\u003eAstrid Karlsen Scott is a celebrated author known for her compelling works that capture the essence of real-life heroism and resilience. As a writer specialising in \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e, she meticulously documents incredible true stories that engage and inspire readers around the world. Her attention to historical detail and narrative flair make her books both enlightening and captivating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection prominently features titles such as \u003cem\u003eThe 12th Man\u003c\/em\u003e, which recounts the astonishing survival tale of Jan Baalsrud, a Norwegian resistance fighter during World War II. This gripping narrative showcases Astrid Karlsen Scott's unique ability to blend factual history with storytelling prowess, offering readers not just a glimpse into the past, but an immersive experience that highlights the indomitable human spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a history enthusiast or simply love a good story about courage and endurance, Astrid Karlsen Scott's works are a valuable addition to any reader's collection. Her books provide not only an educational journey but also a testament to the extraordinary depths of human resilience and fortitude.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-12th-man-by-astrid-karlsen-scott-9781510718630","title":"The 12th Man","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI remember reading \u003ci\u003eWe Die Alone\u003c\/i\u003e in 1970 and I could never forget it. Then when we went to Norway to do a docudrama, people told us again and again that certain parts were pure fiction. Since I was a Norwegian that was not good enough; I had to find the truth. I sincerely believe we did.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn late March 1943, in the midst of WWII, four Norwegian saboteurs arrived in northern Norway on a fishing cutter and set anchor in Toftefjord to establish a base for their operations. However, they were betrayed, and a German boat attacked the cutter, creating a battlefield and spiralling Jan Baalsrud into the adventure of his life. The only survivor and wounded, Baalsrud begins a perilous journey to freedom, swimming icy fjords, climbing snow-covered peaks, enduring snowstorms, and getting caught in a monstrous avalanche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSuffering from snow blindness and frostbite, more than sixty people of the Troms District risk their lives to help Baalsrud to freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeticulously researched for more than five years, Karlsen Scott and Haug bring forth the truth behind this captivating, edge-of-your-seat, real-life survival story in \u003ci\u003eThe 12th Man\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46845923754220,"sku":"9781510718630","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24208553482725.jpg?v=1758900637"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/astrid-karlsen-scott.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}