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Lieutenant Colonel Bernard Stock, a Royal Engineer veteran, finds himself at the heart of an extraordinary mission-one so clandestine, it has the blessing of Winston Churchill himself. Commanding a vast workforce in Burma, Stock's responsibility is daunting: construct his twenty-second airfield behind enemy lines. But when he's called back to headquarters for an unexpected negotiation with a Japanese officer, the weight of empires hangs in the balance. Though the enemy captures and tortures him, the mission's secrecy is never compromised-or so he believes.Fast forward sixty years, Stock languishes in a poorly-managed elderly care home, his glory days seemingly forgotten. New medication revives not just his health but also buried memories. A mission uncompleted beckons, and time is suddenly of the essence. News of an upcoming 'World Peace Day,' featuring a high-profile apology from Japanese dignitaries for wartime atrocities, adds urgency. The world watches, oblivious to the ticking clock of Stock's mission, a plan teeming with unexpected turns and nefarious obstacles-from inept ministers and corrupt officials to family misunderstandings.With the help of his grandchildren and driven by a soldier's resolve, Stock races against the odds to complete his decades-old mission. As he confronts the Japanese delegation on a stage set for world-wide viewing, the question isn't just whether he will succeed, but what the reverberations will be, echoing down the annals of history.Dive into this gripping tale that shuttles between wartime bravery and present-day intrigue. Experience the life of Bernard Stock-his unfinished mission, his unyielding resolve, and a legacy written across the pages of history. Don't miss this riveting story of honour, family, and the inexorable march of time. Get your copy today to journey through a tale that transcends eras, offering a unique lens into the complexities of duty, memory, and unfinished business.

In a time where the British Empire's sovereignty is at risk from Imperial Japan's ambitions, Captain Stock of the Royal Engineers finds himself deployed to the frontlines in Burma. Journeying there is no simple feat-travelling by steamer around the Cape of Good Hope and traversing India's expansive terrain by train are feats in themselves, made even more challenging by persistent enemy interferences.Upon his arrival, Captain Stock's engineering prowess is immediately put to the test. Tasked with constructing airfields in hostile environments, he faces perilous conditions ranging from dense, mosquito-infested jungles to crocodile-laden ravines. But before he even picks up his tools, he's confronted with the challenge of saving an entire village on the brink of annihilation.Joining forces with American troops, Captain Stock helps fend off relentless Japanese attacks. His resourcefulness and indomitable will make him an invaluable asset in organising his own battalion. But even amid the adversities and constant threats, Captain Stock finds fleeting moments of peace-mirroring his encounters back in Europe that led him to love.Unyielding in his duty and unwavering in his resolve, Captain Stock emerges as an unsung hero in an almost forgotten theatre of World War II. His harrowing experiences are not just feats of survival and bravery; they are a testament to the power of ingenuity, partnership, and the human spirit.Dive into this gripping narrative of Captain Stock's epic struggles, wartime innovations, and enduring bravery. Discover how one man's commitment to his duty could very well turn the tide in a theatre overshadowed by conflict. This compelling tale of courage, ingenuity, and undying resolve awaits you. Get your copy today to uncover the inspiring journey of Captain Stock-his battles, his alliances, and the legacy he leaves behind.

From USA Today Bestselling author, Kathryn Gauci, comes a thrilling and emotional story of bravery and self-sacrifice, heartbreak and revenge, set in one of the most dangerous and difficult of WWII escape routes. "A beautiful dark-haired woman dressed in the latest Parisian fashion, stepped onto the platform. She was holding a small boy in one arm and her small suitcase and false documents in the other. A girl, about six-years-old, stood by her side clinging to her mother's skirt and clutching a doll with blonde curly hair. Justine felt a surge of pity. They didn't look strong enough for the journey ahead of them."When France declares war on Germany, the villagers of the sleepy village of Mont-Saint-Jean have no idea how much their lives will be impacted. At first they find themselves helping a trickle of British soldiers and airmen heading into Spain, but within months, that trickle has turned into a never-ending flow. Desperate French and foreign Jews, together with ordinary men and women evading Vichy's harsh laws in search of freedom, either attempt to flee and join de Gaule's Secret Army in North Africa, or hide and regroup in readiness for D-Day. Before they know it, they are drawn into the shadowy world of escape networks in one of France's harshest and most dangerous mountainous terrains, where at every turn they face deportation or death if caught. Rich in detail and based on true events in Occupied France, In the Shadows of the Pyrenees weaves together a powerful and vivid tableau of characters, a tortured love affair, and the heroism of countless helpers. It is a story that conjures up the voices of the past and will take you on a journey in which the ensuing upheavals continue to resonate in the villagers' lives long after the war has ended.

Having suffered a devastating loss, Alpha Team must pick up the trail of a group responsible for committing heinous acts following supposedly natural disasters. But within the shadows and deep underground, Alpha Team are much like their targets; hidden to all who seek them. With nothing more than the name of one man, their morality, trust, secrecy and armoury are stretched to the limit by a hidden enemy.The deeper Alpha Team go, the harder it becomes for them to stay under the radar of humanity, and the harder it becomes to stay in the shadows. As the natural disasters become more targeted, it's clear their enemy is more than one step ahead.A tough mission, even for the most skilled team of combat-ready agents, as the longer they take, the more lives are lost. Funded by the rich and a law unto themselves, nothing can describe them, but their one mission remains unchanged: Save Lives, no matter the cost.

1939 is a Young Adult novel about a group of teenagers in one of the most dramatic years of the last century. Rishaan is in the right place and time to meet many interesting people, from Indian princesses (with a stoic Sikh bodyguard) to an exiled Albanian king. He is talented, with various skills, family connections, and opportunities that make him the perfect spy. What was the secret Rishaan's Grandfather was going to tell him? How much did the Indian princess know about his spying for Winston Churchill, and could he trust the quiet boy from Czechoslovakia? Rishaan Finch is not alone in his adventures; a group of children joins him from other wealthy and powerful families have been evacuated from London to the relative safety of Rishaan's parent's estate in the countryside of England. Together they form a close group of comrades, each with their lives affected by the war clouds covering Europe. The first episode, 1939, sees Rishaan Finch spying for Winston Churchill, who is exiled from politics for being a warmonger. Rishaans's eccentric grandfather, an ex-soldier in the British Colonial Army, tells him stories of his adventures in Africa and the Middle East. He inadvertently sets Rishaan on a path that will change him forever.

From Ann Bennett, bestselling author of The Orphan House, comes The Lake Pagoda, a captivating story of love and loss set in war-torn Indochina.Perfect for fans of Dinah Jeffries and Victoria Hislop.French Indochina 1945: Arielle, the daughter of a French father and Vietnamese mother, is working for the colonial government. Because of her native blood, she's spared imprisonment when the Japanese storm Hanoi. Forced to work for the enemy, Arielle is contacted by a Viet Minh agent, who threatens to expose her dark secrets from ten years before if she doesn't help his cause.As Arielle is drawn deeper into the rebels' dangerous world, will she ever escape the torment of her past? Or will she find love in the most unexpected of places?A novel of love, loss, and survival against all odds.Praise for Ann Bennett"Brilliant: I loved this book and believed in the characters immediately...Didn't want it to finish and several hours after reading the last line, it's still going round in my head. Great book!" Five Stars Amazon reviewer"I raced through this book in just over twenty-four hours. I literally could not put it down...' Bibilobeth Goodreads"Unputdownable: This was an engrossing read. I love how Ann Bennett crafts a story. Highly recommended." Five Stars. Amazon reviewer."Fabulous!!!!!! One of the very best books I've read! Really keeps your interests piqued... Absolutely loved, loved, this story!" Five Stars. Goodreads reviewer

A Nazi hunter uncovers a fugitive SS doctor's terrifying plot to create a Fourth Reich in The Boys from Brazil, a riveting techno-thriller from the incomparable master of suspense, Ira Levin. This edition includes an afterword by Dr. Efraim Zuroff, Chief Nazi-Hunter of the Simon Wiesenthal Center.Veteran Nazi hunter Yakov Liebermann finds himself entangled in a web of unimaginable horror when he is tipped off to a sinister conspiracy hatching in the depths of South America: a plan to establish a new, globe-spanning Fourth Reich. Why has Dr. Josef Mengele--Auschwitz's fiendish "Angel of Death"--tasked a team of former SS men with the slaughter of ninety-four harmless, aging men across the globe? What hidden link binds these men together? What significance could they possibly hold for their pursuers? With the clock ticking, and the future of humanity hanging in the balance, can the ailing Liebermann take on a seemingly unstoppable enemy and alter the course of history? Adapted into the film starring Gregory Peck and Laurence Olivier, The Boys from Brazil is a gripping, thought-provoking thriller that explores the depths of human malevolence, and the eternal struggle between good and evil.

From Ann Bennett, bestselling author of The Orphan House, comes The Lake Palace, an enchanting historical novel set in British India during the Burma Campaign in WWII.Perfect for fans of Dinah Jeffries, Victoria Hislop and The Kashmir Shawl by Rosie Thomas.India,1944: Iris Walker, daughter of the British Political Agent in the princely state of Ranipur, is a volunteer nurse, caring for soldiers wounded fighting the Japanese on the border with Burma. One evening the maharajah invites Iris and her parents to a dinner at the Lake Palace, where she meets the enigmatic Edward Stark, a friend of the prince. Edward is dashing, kind and considerate, and the attraction is instantly mutual.But Edward is en route to a special mission in the Naga Hills, meaning they have only days together before Iris is once again left alone. To distract herself from longing for Edward, Iris volunteers to work in a mobile hospital unit travelling behind the front line of the 14th Army where she sees the horrors of war first hand and realises how precious and precarious life can be.In 1985, Iris, newly widowed, returns to India on holiday. A visit to the now neglected Lake Palace, brings back bitter memories from the 1940s that Iris cannot now let rest. She embarks on a journey into the Naga Hills to uncover long-buried truths from the war years.The Lake Palace is the follow-up to The Lake Pavilion, although it can be read as a standalone book.Praise for Ann Bennett"Brilliant: I loved this book and believed in the characters immediately...Didn't want it to finish and several hours after reading the last line, it's still going round in my head. Great book!" Five Stars Amazon reviewer"I raced through this book in just over twenty-four hours. I literally could not put it down...' Bibilobeth Goodreads"Unputdownable: This was an engrossing read. I love how Ann Bennett crafts a story. Highly recommended." Five Stars. Amazon reviewer."Fabulous!!!!!! One of the very best books I've read! Really keeps your interests piqued... Absolutely loved, loved, this story!" Five Stars. Goodreads reviewer

From award-winning author, Ann Bennett, comes a captivating story of love and loss set in Burma during WWII and the 1988 pro-democracy uprising.Tragic events from WW2 echo down through three generations of women ...Ninety-year old Grace has lived a long life, a life filled with memories of marriage to Jack... a man whose world had been torn apart by war. She receives a sketch of a beautiful Indian woman made by her husband. Who is she?Twenty-seven years ago, Grace's daughter, Louise, made a promise to Jack on his death-bed, a promise which took her to Burma where she became caught up in events with tragic consequences. Today, Louise and her daughter, Eve, are retracing Louise's steps to Myanmar, to search for the girl in Jack's sketch. But they are unprepared for the long-buried secrets their journey will unearth...

Caleb and Joshua are identical twins. They are inseparable; they do everything together. They are big, strong men who join the Marines and serve in Afghanistan. Days before their tour ends, Caleb is killed. His body is destroyed but his spirit survives. The spirit of Caleb bonds with his brother. Caleb and Joshua endure a gut-wrenching journey to remain inseparable. Join them on their tale of trials and tribulations as they train to become government agents dedicated to the war on crime.Caleb's Tale is Book 1 in the War on Crime Series

NATO Counterstrikes......and Western tanks storm into Germany.Can they break the Warsaw Pact?With the Soviet conquest of Germany nearly complete, the alliance falters. NATO scrambles to salvage the situation before it's too late.American and Korean forces must hold the line.But can reinforcements arrive before it's too late?While the survival of Europe hangs in the balance, the Forgotten War can no longer be overlooked as North Korea continues to push South-attempting to unify the Koreas under communist rule.Can CIA Agent Fred Poole and his protégé, Carlos Rodriguez, stop the terror in Central America?The Americans find themselves fighting an enemy that hides in the shadows and strikes against the innocent, with no idea how far the terrorists are willing to go.You'll love this third installment of the Soviet Endgame series because this alternate-history thriller keeps packing the punches.

What happens when austere conditions, extreme hours, and accumulated stress combine with the challenges of operating archaic equipment in a remote combat zone? Welcome to the gritty world of heavy military aircraft maintenance.The US Air Force's Air Mobility Command pushed its personnel and equipment to the upper reaches of their operational limits in an effort to facilitate mass troop and materiel movements for the 2009 Afghan Surge. This raw portrayal of the realities faced by one such C-5A Galaxy crew skipping across the globe in a forty-year-old cargo jet will leave you reeling.Patience wears down to bare metal and tempers ride on a hair trigger in this brutally honest, character-driven novella as the flight crew attempts to compartmentalize their emotions, focus on their mission and return to their families in time for Christmas.

For fans of All the Light We Cannot See and The Nightingale: an elderly woman recounts her Dutch family's survival during the final years of Nazi occupation, shedding new light on old secrets that rippled through subsequent generations. Eighty-year-old Mieke Geborn's life is one of quiet routine. Widowed for many years, she enjoys the view from her home on the New Jersey shore, visits with friends, and tai chi at the local retirement community. But when her beloved grandson, Will, and his wife, Teru, show up for a visit, things are soon upended. Their marriage is threatening to unravel, and Will has questions for his grandmother--questions about family secrets that have been lost for decades and are now finally rising to the surface.But telling Will the truth involves returning to the past, and to Mieke's childhood in coastal Holland. There, in the last years of World War II, she survived the Hunger Winter, a brutal season when food and heat were cut off and thousands of Dutch citizens starved. Her memories weave together childhood magic and the madness of history, and carry readers from the windy beaches of The Hague to the dark cells of a concentration camp, through the bends of eel-filled rivers, and, finally, to the story of Will's father, absent since Will's childhood.Our Narrow Hiding Places is a sweeping story of survival and of the terrible cost of war--and a reminder that sometimes the traumas we inherit come along with a resilience we never imagined.

From award-winning author Ann Bennett comes a haunting and powerful novel of love and loss during World War 2 Malaya.'A vivid account of a brutal period, and a searing exploration of trauma, memory and loss..' The Lady Magazine.1938: Juliet and her sister Rose arrive in Penang to stay with an aunt, after the death of their father. Juliet quickly falls under the spell of Gavin Crosby, a plantation owner, who despite his wealth, charm and good looks is shunned by the local community. Rushed into marriage, Juliet is unprepared for the devastating secrets she uncovers on Gavin's plantation, and the bad blood between Gavin and his brother...But in 1941 the Japanese occupy Malaya and Singapore sweeping away that world and changing Juliet's life forever.For decades after the war which robbed her of everyone she loved, Juliet lives as a recluse back on the plantation. But in 1962 the sudden appearance of Mary, a young woman from an orphanage in Indonesia, forces Juliet to embark on a journey into the past, and to face up to the heart-breaking truths she's buried for so long.This book has previously published both as The Planter's Wife and as Bamboo Island

From award-winning author Ann Bennett, comes a new, heart-breaking novel set in Singapore, during World War Two.Perfect for fans of Dinah Jeffries and Victoria Hislop.After her mother's death, Lara discovers a beautiful amulet amongst her belongings, engraved with the words "for Suria."Suspecting Suria to be the grandmother she never met, Lara travels to Singapore to find out why her mother was committed to the care of a local orphanage during World War Two.In 1941, Suria, a poor Malay girl working in a tailor's shop and living in a communal warehouse, is befriended by a British officer, Charles Simmonds. They start to grow close, but war threatens to engulf Singapore and tear them apart.While delving into her grandmother's past, Lara is forced to confront betrayal and brutality as she learns some disturbing truths about families and friendships...Praise for Ann Bennett'A vivid account of a brutal period, and a searing exploration of trauma, memory and loss..' The Lady Magazine.'Have just discovered this writer ... So descriptive of the Far East. Harrowing in parts but unputdownable! Best author I have read in a very long time.' Amazon Reviewer.'This was a story of love, passion and cruelty I could not put down ....' Lizeanne Lloyd - Lost in a Good BookI raced through this book in just over twenty-four hours ... I literally could not put it down.' Bibliobeth - Goodreads.'I really loved this haunting, powerful and beautiful novel.' Amazon Reviewer

From award-winning author Ann Bennett, comes a heart-breaking story of love and loss set in World War 2 Burma.In 1980, Edith Mayhew, proprietor of the Tea Planter's Club in Calcutta, is preparing to sell up after years of decline. She thinks back to 1942 when her sister Betty vanished having fled over the mountains from Burma to Assam to escape the Japanese invasion. Whilst packing, Edith comes across some letters which may hold clues to Betty's mysterious disappearance.The discovery propels Edith on an epic journey to Assam, where she is forced to face devastating secrets of love and betrayal from the war years.

Chinese commandos in a lightning raid have seized the vast, under-populated, resource-rich lands of Northern Australia. Thousands of Australian soldiers are held hostage. International realpolitik has left Australia abandoned by its supposed allies and its brittle social fabric is rapidly unwinding as the people panic.A Chinese ultimatum demands the annexation of the country's top half in ten days or face a full-scale invasion. As other politicians clamour to sue for peace, Prime Minister Gary Stone, in a desperate race against time and impossible military and political odds, must commit to a risky and radical plan to try to free the country . . .

In The Air Warrior, book 2 of the Legacy of Honor trilogy, Sean embarks on a journey of physical and moral courage as he is commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant, completes pilot training in 1943, and is sent to England to fly B-17s with the 8th Army Air Force in WWII. Through Sean's eyes, readers experience firsthand the harrowing bombing missions over Europe, where he and his fellow aircrew comrades face horrific aerial combat. With his will to survive, Sean goes on to serve in the Air Force, fly harrowing missions in the Korean War, and participate in the Cold War, Cuban Missile Crisis, and the beginning of the Vietnam War. Along the way, he meets several historical figures, including General LeMay, Jimmy Doolittle, James Stewart, and Glen Miller. Despite the perils of war, Sean finds love and marriage with Ana, a young lady he meets while on leave, and they will have three sons to carry on the family's military legacy. This novel is like three books in one. If you enjoyed books like Unbroken and All the Light We Cannot See, you will be captivated by this heart-pounding tale of courage.

From award-winning author Ann Bennett comes another heartbreaking novel of love, loss and survival during WW2.¿Determined to settle old scores from the war years, Sirinya returns to her native Thailand, where once she risked everything to help prisoners of war on the Death Railway. But her journey into the past uncovers unexpected truths...Thailand 1942: Sirinya and her family are members of the Thai underground, who risk their lives to resist the Japanese occupation and to and help prisoners of war building the Thai-Burma railway. The events of those years have repercussions for decades to come. The book tells Sirinya's wartime story and how in the 1970s she returns to Kanchanaburi after a long absence abroad, to discover long buried secrets from the war years.Family,loyalty, war, resistance, memories. Amazon Reviewer¿Very much enjoyed this holiday read and found it hard to put down. Five Stars: Goodreads Reviewer¿A very thought-provoking novel which is well worth reading. Five Stars: Goodreads Reviewer'It was wonderful to read about such a brave and independent female lead character who I instantly sympathised with and felt connected to...' Goodreads reviewer.'I loved rooting for Sirinya throughout the novel... the author has struck an excellent balance between the horror, challenges and moments of romance that her characters experience and I feel like I've learned not only about the terrible conditions of prisoner of war camps but about Southeast Asia as a region, something I was hoping for ... and Ann Bennett delivered on every level.' Goodreads reviewer¿

From the streets of wartime Berlin, to the bombed out city of Liverpool, and finally resting in the lush valleys of the Ards Penisula, The Star and the Shamrock from USA Today best-selling author Jean Grainger is a must read WWII saga.

Ballycreggan, Northern Ireland, 1955Erich Bannon is happy in the small Irish village he has thought of as home since he arrived as a terrified, traumatised seven year old, one of the last Jewish children to escape Berlin in 1939. Now at twenty-three, it feels like all of his friends are drawn to The Promised Land, and he can understand why, but Israel is not for him.One by one, they leave, and Erich is bereft. He feels lost but a chance encounter with an Irish Catholic girl gives him hope. All he and Róisín want is to be allowed to love each other but the traditions and rules of their backgrounds forbid it. By the time he learns that Róisín wasn't honest with him about her family, and what kind of people they really are, it is too late and he finds himself unwittingly embroiled in a dangerous world from which there seems to be no escape.When Róisín disappears, events take a sinister turn and Erich wonders if their relationship really was all he thought it was.. Reluctant to place his family in danger, he has to solve his problems alone, something he's never had to do before. From rural Ireland, to the glitz of 1950's America, from the orange groves of Israel to the dark streets of post-war Liverpool, The World Starts Anew, is the fourth book in the best-selling Star and the Shamrock series.

"An impressive writer" - Mark Lawrence, Gemmell Award Winner and international bestselling author"I freaking bloody loved the Blood Scouts" - Julia Sarene, The Fantasy Hive"A unique, compelling story with plenty of action and vivid characters." - Patrick Samphire, author of Shadow of a Dead GodWild Wish was trained to do one thing: kill.Saved from a lonely backwater existence by a global war, Wish couldn't believe her luck when she got into the Blood Scouts. Now she gets to share tents with an all-female platoon of night-stalking, giant-slaying, boat-sinking, battle-swaying legends in the making. The problem is, they keep dying. And they've been given their worst assignment yet.The enemy Dread Corps are combining magics deep within the nightmare lands of Low Slane, to unleash a weapon that could sway the entire war. It's up to the Blood Scouts to stop them - with a journey that gets more dangerous with every step.Far behind enemy lines, death hangs in the air. Monsters lurk around every corner.Are Wish's skills - and positive attitude - enough to keep her Blood Scouts alive?Or will the cost of survival finally break her?