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‘War in the Shadows is a melange of Le Grand Meaulnes and The Spy Who Came in from the Cold. It is unforgettable.’

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<i>TLS</i>, BOOKS OF THE YEAR

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‘A masterly analysis, impeccably presented.’

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<i>Spectator</i>

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‘It is beautifully written, minutely observed… full of underhand trickery… in every sense of the word an intriguing book.’

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Roger Boyes, <i>The Times</i>

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‘An incredible story brilliantly told. Marnham has created an utterly gripping story of wartime espionage, deception, double-crossing and terrible betrayal that drew me in from the outset. A stunning work of investigation, research and scholarship. I honestly think this is the best book I have ever read about the SOE in France.’

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James Holland

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‘Fascinating… Marnham has a vast and scholarly knowledge of this often treacherous world… [and] has painted a vivid picture of a number of idealistic and trusting men and women caught up in a game of subterfuge, rivalry and politics that remains impervious to full exposure, even now.’

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<i>Literary Review</i>

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‘Combining history and personal memoir it has all the intrigue, duplicity and betrayal of a Le Carré or Deighton thriller.’

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<i>Herald</i>

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‘Patrick Marnham is one of our very best writers on France.’

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Antony Beevor

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‘A brilliant and revelatory work of modern historical investigation, throwing new light on the French Resistance and the complex world of secret intelligence. Written with remarkable insight, understanding and empathy – a triumph.’

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William Boyd