Operation Pimento by Adam Hart
A thrilling, moving account of RAF Squadron Leader Frank Griffiths' remarkable escape from the Nazis after his plane was shot down over occupied France - as told by his great-grandson.
Frank Griffiths' incredible escape and evasion story will become a wartime classicThis is a unique book because Frank's outstanding deeds are only part of the story. We also follow the writer's own emotional journey through Europe as he follows in the footsteps of his great-grandfather and discovers the incredible bravery of those who risked their lives to help Frank escape. Truly inspiring. -- Andy McNab
An affectionate and often audacious tale of an unsung WW2 hero, told by his great grandson. Adam Hart is a writer to watch out for. -- Anthony Horowitz
A thrilling tale of courage, bravery and survival, brought to life by Hart's gripping narrative and fascinating personal connection. A superb debut. -- Alice Loxton
This moving family history pays fitting tribute to the courage and resilience of the Special Duties Squadrons' crews, and the heroism of the French resisters serving alongside them. -- Clare Mulley, Women's Prize-longlisted author of 'Agent Zo'
A wonderfully evocative tale of one man's escape from occupied Europe and the countless people who helped along the way, their extraordinary courage and sacrifice brought movingly to life across the generations by the author retracing his great-grandfather's footsteps to freedom. -- Air Chief Marshal Sir Michael Wigston KCB CBE, Chief of the Air Staff, 2019-2023
A classic tale of Second World War derring-do, told with flair. A wonderful debut. -- Robert Penn
An affectionate and often audacious tale of an unsung WW2 hero, told by his great grandson. Adam Hart is a writer to watch out for. -- Anthony Horowitz
A thrilling tale of courage, bravery and survival, brought to life by Hart's gripping narrative and fascinating personal connection. A superb debut. -- Alice Loxton
This moving family history pays fitting tribute to the courage and resilience of the Special Duties Squadrons' crews, and the heroism of the French resisters serving alongside them. -- Clare Mulley, Women's Prize-longlisted author of 'Agent Zo'
A wonderfully evocative tale of one man's escape from occupied Europe and the countless people who helped along the way, their extraordinary courage and sacrifice brought movingly to life across the generations by the author retracing his great-grandfather's footsteps to freedom. -- Air Chief Marshal Sir Michael Wigston KCB CBE, Chief of the Air Staff, 2019-2023
A classic tale of Second World War derring-do, told with flair. A wonderful debut. -- Robert Penn
Adam Hart is a writer and historian from Pembrokeshire in South West Wales. While training to be a journalist at Cardiff University, Adam won a travel bursary to retrace his great-grandfather's escape in World War 2, inspiring this book. He has also written for The Times and Telegraph, appeared on the Antiques Roadshow and ITV Evening News and has spoken on Radio 4 and Times Radio. Operation Pimento is his first book.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781399740135 |
| ISBN 10 | 139974013X |
| Title | Operation Pimento |
| Author | Adam Hart |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Year published | 2025-06-05 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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