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OverviewBasil St. Florian is an accomplished agent in the British Army, tasked with dozens of dangerous missions for crown and country across the globe. But his current mission, going undercover in Nazi-occupied France during World War II, might be his toughest assignment yet. He will be searching for an ecclesiastic manuscript that doesn't officially exist, one that genius professor Alan Turing believes may hold the key to a code that could prevent the death of millions and possibly even end the war. St. Florian isn't the classic British special agent with a stiff upper lip-he is a swashbuckling, whisky-drinking cynic and thrill-seeker who resents having to leave Vivien Leigh's bed to set out on his crucial mission. Despite these proclivities, though, Basil's Army superiors know he's the best man for the job, carrying out his espionage with enough charm and quick wit to make any of his subjects lower their guards. Action-packed and bursting with WWII-era intrigue (much of which has basis in fact), Basil's War is a classic espionage thriller from Pulitzer Prize-winning critic, essayist, and bestselling novelist Stephen Hunter. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Stephen HunterPublisher: Penzler Publishers Imprint: Penzler Publishers Dimensions: Width: 15.00cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 21.80cm Weight: 0.482kg ISBN: 9781613162248ISBN 10: 1613162243 Pages: 288 Publication Date: 07 May 2021 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAn outstanding World War II spy thriller. Basil St. Florian was the James Bond of his time.--Nelson DeMille, #1 New York Times-Bestselling Author A totally zippy read from start to finish. Just what I needed in these tense times. -- Madison Public Library Hunter adopts a breezy, boys' adventure book style that complements Basil's derring-do exploits. -- Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW An outstanding World War II spy thriller. Basil St. Florian was the James Bond of his time. -- Nelson DeMille, #1 New York Times-Bestselling Author One of the best thriller novelists around. -- The Washington Post The front rank of the thriller novelists. -- People Hunter passes almost everybody else in the thriller-writing trade as if they were standing still . . . Worth every extravagant rave. -- New York Daily News Hunter's thrillers are always taut, exciting, and well-written. -- Library Journal Hunter's remarkable versatility is on full view in this utterly charming caper. -- Booklist STARRED REVIEW Author InformationStephen Hunter won the 2003 Pulitzer Prize for Criticism as well as the 1998 American Society of Newspaper Editors Award for Distinguished Writing in Criticism for his work as film critic at The Washington Post. He is the author of several bestselling novels, including Time to Hunt, Black Light, Point of Impact, and the New York Times bestsellers Havana, Pale Horse Coming, and Hot Springs. He lives in Baltimore. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |