Eight Hours from England

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By Anthony Quayle

Series: Imperial War Museum Wartime Classics

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Eight Hours from England by Anthony Quayle is set during World War II and follows the journey of Captain Hugh Lomax. As Lomax takes on a dangerous mission behind enemy lines in the Balkans, he navigates espionage and betrayal, exploring the complexities of duty and morality in a war-torn setting. The book combines elements of adventure and historical context, providing readers with a gripping narrative of courage and survival.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by World War II narratives that delve into the complexities of espionage and moral dilemmas. It weaves together historical accuracy with gripping storytelling, providing an insightful look into the challenges faced by soldiers during wartime missions.

Eight Hours from England

Autumn 1943. Major John Overton accepts a posting behind enemy lines in Nazi-occupied Albania. As he struggles to complete his mission amidst a chaotic backdrop, Overton is left to ruminate on loyalty, comradeship and the futility of war.

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Autumn 1943. Realising that his feelings fro his sweetheart are not reciprocated, Major John Overton accepts a posting behind enemy lines in Nazi-occupied Albania. As he struggles to complete his mission amidst a chaotic backdrop, Overton is left to ruminate on loyalty, comradeship and the futility of war.

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Eight Hours from England by Anthony Quayle is a gripping historical fiction novel, praised for its vivid and authentic portrayal of wartime experiences. It delves into Quayle's own wartime adventures in Nazi-occupied Albania, drawing readers into the harsh moral dilemmas faced by soldiers. The book is celebrated for its evocative writing and its faithful depiction of the challenges encountered by those involved in clandestine operations during WWII.

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ISBN: 9781912423101

Publisher: Imperial War Museum

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 September 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Imperial War Museum

Audience: General / adult

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Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 212

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Anthony Quayle Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Series: Imperial War Museum Wartime Classics

About the Author

Anthony Quayle was best known as a British actor and theatre director, receiving both Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations, and featuring in films such as Lawrence of Arabia and Ice Cold Alex. During the Second World War, Quayle joined the Special Operations Executive (SOE) and was deployed to Albania.