Monique by Mike Walsham
As early as 1939, the British Secret Intelligent Service was looking for recruits with linguistic talents and other qualities suitable to work for the Service in anticipation of a war in Europe. Andrew joined the Service and after undergoing training at various establishments, and with war now under way, he was chosen to participate in two missions, the second of which severely tested his ability to think on his feet and alter plans due to the changing circumstances. He and his fellow agent carried out a daring raid well inside enemy territory after which they were pursued by the Gestapo as they fled for France. They narrowly escaped their clutches as they entered France but needed the assistance of a young lady - already well known to Andrew - to complete their escape, this time from the French police. The novel is a compelling and fast-paced story of a British agent in the early part of WI.
Walsham, Mike: - After graduating in chemistry and physics from London University, he worked in pharmaceutical research for a few years before joining a well-known international computer company in sales and marketing.
He has worked in the computer industry for over eleven years in several African countries, such as Ethiopia, Zambia, Botswana and South Africa.
During his time in Zambia in 1973-75, he drove from Lusaka to successfully climb Mount Kilimanjaro. He obtained a private pilots' licence in 1974 at the Lusaka Flying Club and went on to be an instructor.
He has a strong interest in music, particularly jazz.
He has a keen interest in classic cars and owns a Triumph TR4A.
As a result of working abroad, he enjoys travel, especially to places of historical interest in Europe and Africa.
He is thoroughly committed to his family (four children, nine grandchildren) and to his local C of E church.
Over the last ten years, he has written articles for the local Parish News on subjects such as: the Ark of the Covenant, the Knights Templar, the Cathares, the Battle of Agincourt, the Scramble for Africa.
A keen sportsman, he still plays squash and jogs, with a strong interest in most sports, particularly at international level.
He was a crew member on 42ft yacht in 2002 from Menorca to Split, Croatia. In 2004, he again was a crew member taking 44ft yacht from Southampton to Split.
His close relative's involvement in WWII stimulated him to write historical novels based to some extent on the relative's experience in the Intelligence Services.
He has worked in the computer industry for over eleven years in several African countries, such as Ethiopia, Zambia, Botswana and South Africa.
During his time in Zambia in 1973-75, he drove from Lusaka to successfully climb Mount Kilimanjaro. He obtained a private pilots' licence in 1974 at the Lusaka Flying Club and went on to be an instructor.
He has a strong interest in music, particularly jazz.
He has a keen interest in classic cars and owns a Triumph TR4A.
As a result of working abroad, he enjoys travel, especially to places of historical interest in Europe and Africa.
He is thoroughly committed to his family (four children, nine grandchildren) and to his local C of E church.
Over the last ten years, he has written articles for the local Parish News on subjects such as: the Ark of the Covenant, the Knights Templar, the Cathares, the Battle of Agincourt, the Scramble for Africa.
A keen sportsman, he still plays squash and jogs, with a strong interest in most sports, particularly at international level.
He was a crew member on 42ft yacht in 2002 from Menorca to Split, Croatia. In 2004, he again was a crew member taking 44ft yacht from Southampton to Split.
His close relative's involvement in WWII stimulated him to write historical novels based to some extent on the relative's experience in the Intelligence Services.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781528921398 |
| ISBN 10 | 1528921399 |
| Title | Monique |
| Author | Mike Walsham |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Austin Macauley Publishers |
| Year published | 2019-04-29 |
| Number of pages | 286 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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