The Great Escaper by Simon Pearson
The thrilling true story of the real Great Escape, published to coincide with the 70th anniversary of the escape.
'This gripping biography.. Pearson has done uncommonly well in this, his first book, to unearth so much.' -- Max Hastings * Sunday Times *
'Told with wonderful relish by Simon Pearson, who has undoubtedly produced the definitive biography of Bushell.' * Daily Express *
'The Great Escaper is a compelling narrative, one which paints a convincing picture of a true war hero.' -- Allan Mallinson * The Times *
'Pearson's biography of Roger Bushell is as gripping as it is informative and wonderful.' * Huffington Post *
This is a most readable and carefully researched book about a truly remarkable man and is a must for all readers of history of the Second World War. * Geoffrey Wellum, author of First Light *
Simon Pearson has at last done justice to [Roger Bushell's] memory in this enthralling book, an astounding story of honour and resilience. * Sunday Times *
What a read. Pearson's research is absolutely on the ball and the book is so descriptive I felt as if I were actually flying a Spitfire in 1940...The whole book was fascinating, I could not put it down. Rare you to read it - you will not fail to be moved. * Scotland on Sunday *
'Told with wonderful relish by Simon Pearson, who has undoubtedly produced the definitive biography of Bushell.' * Daily Express *
'The Great Escaper is a compelling narrative, one which paints a convincing picture of a true war hero.' -- Allan Mallinson * The Times *
'Pearson's biography of Roger Bushell is as gripping as it is informative and wonderful.' * Huffington Post *
This is a most readable and carefully researched book about a truly remarkable man and is a must for all readers of history of the Second World War. * Geoffrey Wellum, author of First Light *
Simon Pearson has at last done justice to [Roger Bushell's] memory in this enthralling book, an astounding story of honour and resilience. * Sunday Times *
What a read. Pearson's research is absolutely on the ball and the book is so descriptive I felt as if I were actually flying a Spitfire in 1940...The whole book was fascinating, I could not put it down. Rare you to read it - you will not fail to be moved. * Scotland on Sunday *
Simon Pearson has worked on The Times since 1986. His interest in military history was stimulated by his father who served with the RAF in World War Two. He is the author of the bestselling The Great Escaper, published in 2013 and described by the Sunday Times as 'enthralling, an astounding story of honour and resilience'.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781444760668 |
| ISBN 10 | 1444760661 |
| Title | The Great Escaper |
| Author | Simon Pearson |
| Series | Extraordinary Lives Extraordinary Stories Of World War Two |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Year published | 2014-03-27 |
| Number of pages | 448 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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