November 1941, and John Russell has been given the opportunity to watch
trains loaded with Jews leaving Berlin for places in the east like Lodz
in Poland. What can he do with the information? Nothing. He comes to
the realisation that he needs to get himself and his girlfriend, Effi
out of Germany.
Knowing that the United States is likely going to
be drawn into the war, Admiral Canaris offers Russell a job working for
him, but based in Switzerland. There is a condition attached to the
position; Russell must make a secret trip to Prague on Canaris' behalf.
Later,
after he has returned to Berlin, Russell is told by a friend in the
police that the Gestapo are looking for him. He knows that he has to
get out. Effi plans to go with him; she has disguises available, but no
papers. They go into hiding not knowing that Japan has attacked Pearl
Harbour.
Russell and Effi manage to escape Berlin, but the ship
that was supposed to take them out of Germany is torpedoed before it
gets to Germany. In addition, the cell that helped them escape from
Berlin had been compromised, it would only be a matter of time before
they were found.
Author David Downing puts a lot of tension and
excitement into this World War II thriller. A very good read, one you
won't want to put down.
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