The Eagle Has Landed
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The Eagle Has Landed
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The Eagle Has Landed
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.
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.'
The Eagle Has Landed, by international bestselling author Jack Higgins, is the ultimate WWII thriller.
In the early morning hours of 6 November 1943, SS Reichsführer 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.
First published in 1975, The Eagle Has Landed is a classic tale of the ultimate act of wartime treachery, and one of the bestselling thrillers of all time. Every one of Jack Higgins' subsequent publications has been an international blockbuster bestseller, including The White House Connection and Day of Reckoning.
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The Eagle Has Landed by Jack Higgins has been praised as a masterful and compulsively readable thriller. Critics highlight Higgins' exceptional storytelling skills and his ability to craft thrilling adventures that keep readers engaged. The author's work is often described as crisp and expertly crafted, making it a standout in the genre of modern thrillers, unsurpassed by recent adventure stories.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781405917520
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 24 October 2013
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 30.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 344g
Pages: 496
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About the Author
Jack Higgins was brought up in Belfast and later moved to Leeds. Leaving school with no qualifications, he became a circus hand, a tram conductor and a teacher, before turning to writing.
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