Description
Dive into the enthralling world of *Estocada*, a stunning historical fiction novel set against the backdrop of the tumultuous Spanish Civil War in 1937. This gripping tale intricately weaves together the lives of two unforgettable characters: Merz, a skilled pilot for the notorious Condor Legion harnessing the lethal precision of the Messerschmitt Bf-109, and Tam Moncrieff, a Scotsman recruited by a covert intelligence agency in London. As Moncrieff uncovers the truth behind Hitler's ambitions, he grapples with the moral complexities of duty and conscience. With its blend of fact and fiction, *Estocada* reveals the desperate measures taken to avert impending war. A page-turning addition to the *Spoils of War* Collection, this title showcases the exceptional storytelling prowess of Graham Hurley, transporting readers to a time of violence, ambition, and suspense. Get your copy in brand-new condition, published by Bloomsbury in 2022, with a trade paperback format (UK). Enjoy fast and reliable delivery right to your doorstep, making it easier than ever to immerse yourself in this captivating narrative filled with historical accuracy and compelling characters.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781800244900
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Description:
'Historical fiction of a high order' The Times
1937. Flying for the infamous Condor Legion over the battlefields of Spain's civil war, Merz has been able to unleash the fearsome potential of the Luftwaffe's newest weapon against his opponents. In Dieter's hands, the Messerschmitt Bf-109 is as graceful as a matador's killing strike- la estocada.
Scotsman and ex-marine Tam Moncrieff is recruited by a nameless intelligence agency in London to go to Germany and sound out Hitler's resolve. Does he really intend to invade Czechoslovakia? Do his generals support him? Can the march to war be stopped?
As duty collides with conscience, fate will bring both men together. In a world wedded to violence and ambition, desperate steps must be taken. To avoid war a killing strike is needed.
The question is, who is the matador, who is the bull?
Estocada is part of the SPOILS OF WAR Collection, a thrilling, beguiling blend of fact and fiction born of some of the most tragic, suspenseful, and action-packed events of World War II. From the mind of highly acclaimed thriller author GRAHAM HURLEY, this blockbuster non-chronological collection allows the reader to explore Hurley's masterful storytelling in any order, with compelling recurring characters whose fragmented lives mirror the war that shattered the globe.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781800244900
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Description:
'Historical fiction of a high order' The Times
1937. Flying for the infamous Condor Legion over the battlefields of Spain's civil war, Merz has been able to unleash the fearsome potential of the Luftwaffe's newest weapon against his opponents. In Dieter's hands, the Messerschmitt Bf-109 is as graceful as a matador's killing strike- la estocada.
Scotsman and ex-marine Tam Moncrieff is recruited by a nameless intelligence agency in London to go to Germany and sound out Hitler's resolve. Does he really intend to invade Czechoslovakia? Do his generals support him? Can the march to war be stopped?
As duty collides with conscience, fate will bring both men together. In a world wedded to violence and ambition, desperate steps must be taken. To avoid war a killing strike is needed.
The question is, who is the matador, who is the bull?
Estocada is part of the SPOILS OF WAR Collection, a thrilling, beguiling blend of fact and fiction born of some of the most tragic, suspenseful, and action-packed events of World War II. From the mind of highly acclaimed thriller author GRAHAM HURLEY, this blockbuster non-chronological collection allows the reader to explore Hurley's masterful storytelling in any order, with compelling recurring characters whose fragmented lives mirror the war that shattered the globe.