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V2 by Robert Harris is a thrilling historical novel set during World War II. It follows the race between two protagonists: a German engineer involved in developing V2 rockets and a British intelligence officer trying to stop them. The narrative intertwines their stories and explores the impacts of technology and personal motivations during the war.
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You might enjoy this gripping tale if you're fascinated by historical thrillers that blend real events with riveting fiction. The story takes you to the heart of World War II, featuring the suspenseful race against time surrounding the creation and launch of a powerful weapon. It's perfect for those who appreciate a narrative rich in tension and authentic historical detail.

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FROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR

'Immersive' - Guardian

'Stunning' - Daily Express

'Riveting' - Telegraph

Victory is close. Vengeance is closer.

Rudi Graf used to dream of sending a rocket to the moon. Instead, he has helped to create the world's most sophisticated weapon—the V2 ballistic missile, capable of delivering a one-ton warhead at three times the speed of sound.

In a desperate gamble to avoid defeat in the winter of 1944, Hitler orders ten thousand to be built. Graf is tasked with firing these lethal 'vengeance weapons' at London.

Kay Caton-Walsh is an officer in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force who joins a unit of WAAFs on a mission to newly liberated Belgium. Armed with little more than a slide rule and a few equations, Kay and her colleagues will attempt to locate and destroy the launch sites.

As the death toll soars, Graf and Kay fight their grim, invisible war—until one final explosion of violence causes their destinies to collide...

'A riveting read with a corker of a twist' - Daily Telegraph

'Supremely readable' - Observer

'Delivers one hell of a punch' - Express

'Captures the real nature of war. Gripping' - Ben MacIntyre

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V2 by Robert Harris has been acclaimed as a gripping and immersive read. Critics have praised it for its riveting narrative and engaging pace, with the Telegraph noting a significant twist. The Guardian and Daily Express highlight its thought-provoking nature, while the Financial Times lauds its ability to immerse readers in its historical setting. Overall, it's recognised as a compelling and expertly crafted thriller.

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ISBN: 9781787460980

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 July 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Arrow Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 278g

Pages: 400

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About the Author

Robert Harris is the author of fifteen bestselling novels- the Cicero Trilogy - Imperium, Lustrum and Dictator - Fatherland, Enigma, Archangel, Pompeii, The Ghost, The Fear Index, An Officer and a Spy, which won four prizes including the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction, Conclave, Munich, The Second Sleep, V2 and Act of Oblivion. His work has been translated into forty languages and nine of his books have been adapted for cinema and television. He lives in West Berkshire with his wife, Gill Hornby.

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