In the flamboyant Twenties, Englishman William Grover-Williams and Frenchman Robert Benoist were fierce rivals racing their elegant Bugattis on the glittering European race circuits. Not only is the World Championship in their sights, but they have both fallen for the sensuous charms of the extravagantly beautiful Eve Aubicq. But when war breaks out, everything changes. Paris is in the iron-grip of German occupation and Robert and William join the Special Operations Executive to help the French Resistance undermine the brutal occupying regime. Their missions involve utmost courage and daring in the face of the horrors of war. Based on a true story of British covert activity and the French Resistance during the Second World War, this is a gripping novel of heroism, self-sacrifice, love and betrayal.

A powerful, heart-stirring novel of war and unbreakable friendship from Sunday Times bestselling author Robert Ryan

About the Author
Robert Ryan was born in Liverpool. He has written for The Face, Arena, Conde Nast Traveller, Esquire and the Sunday Times. He is currently Writer at Large for GQ magazine. He lives in North London with his wife and three children.

Reviews
In the Roaring Twenties an Englishman and a Frenchman were fierce rivals not only on the European race circuits but also for the sensuous Eve Aubicq. When war breaks out both sign up for missions in Occupied France. They cause havoc to the Nazis until their cover is blown and they are captured and tortured. This is an acclaimed novel of heroism, self-sacrifice, love and betrayal.


Awards
Short-listed for WH Smith Thumping Good Read Award 2003 and WH Smith Thumping Good Read Book Award 2003.



Book Information
ISBN 9780747268734
Author Robert Ryan
Format Paperback
Page Count 352
Imprint Headline Review
Publisher Headline Publishing Group
Weight(grams) 279g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 131mm * 22mm