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The English Führer

The gripping spy thriller from the bestselling author of THE MAN IN THE BUNKER
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In The English Führer by Rory Clements, the story unfolds during a tumultuous period in 1945, where Tom Wilde, a Cambridge professor, is entrapped in espionage and peril within war-torn Britain. As he navigates a complex web of intrigue involving Nazi sympathisers, Wilde encounters dangerous secrets and conspiracy, with the fate of the nation potentially at stake. This historical fiction novel blends suspense and the gripping tension of espionage with a richly detailed backdrop.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy gripping tales of espionage and intrigue set during World War II. It masterfully combines historical detail with suspenseful storytelling, inviting readers into a world of political manipulation and covert operations, making it a thrilling read for fans of historical fiction.

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Autumn 1945 - Off the east coast of England, a Japanese sub surfaces, unloads its mysterious cargo, then blows itself to pieces.

Former spy Professor Tom Wilde is enjoying peacetime in Cambridge, settling back into teaching and family life. Until a call from senior MI5 boss Lord Templeman brings him out of retirement.

A nearby village has been locked down by the military, its residents blighted by a deadly illness. No one is allowed in or out.

There are rumours the Nazi machine is still operational, with links to Unit 731, a notorious Japanese biological warfare research laboratory. But how could they possibly be plotting on British soil - and why?

What's more, Wilde and Templeman's names are discovered on a Gestapo kill list. And after a series of assassinations an unthinkable question emerges: could an Englishman be behind the plot?

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The English Führer by Rory Clements is praised for its gripping narrative and meticulous historical detail, providing readers with an engaging and thought-provoking story set during World War II. The book combines well-researched historical fiction with a thrilling plot, capturing the tension and intrigue of the era. Clements' character development and suspenseful storytelling are highlights, making it a recommended read for fans of the genre.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804181089

Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 January 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Zaffre

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 481g

Pages: 400

About the Author

Determined to become a writer, Rory Clements forged a career as a journalist, progressing from local newspapers to Fleet Street. He was an associate editor at Today newspaper until its demise in 1995, followed by stints as Health Editor at the Daily Mail and Evening Standard.

Since 2007, Rory has been writing full-time in a quiet corner of Norfolk, England, winning the CWA Ellis Peters Historical Award in 2010 for his second novel, Revenger, and again in 2018 for his eighth novel Nucleus. Three other novels - Martyr, Prince and The Heretics - have all been shortlisted for awards.

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