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The Eagle Has Landed

By Jack Higgins
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The Eagle Has Landed by Jack Higgins is a gripping tale set during World War II. The story revolves around a daring Nazi plot to kidnap Winston Churchill, masterminded by a skilful German intelligence officer. Suspense and danger ensue as a group of German paratroopers infiltrates an English village, with unpredictable consequences for both sides.
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This gripping novel will captivate you if you enjoy historical thrillers with intense suspense. Set against the backdrop of World War II, the story delves into a daring German attempt to kidnap Winston Churchill. You'll be enthralled by the rich detail and the intertwining of historical events with fiction, all crafted with Jack Higgins' signature style of dynamic storytelling and unexpected twists.

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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.

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.'

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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.

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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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