Colditz

Colditz, a riveting book penned by the acclaimed author Ben Macintyre, is a must-read for all book enthusiasts. Published in the year 2022, this book falls under the genre that Macintyre is famously known for - bringing history to life with his gripping storytelling. The story unfolds in the infamous high-security prisoner-of-war camp during World War II, revealing tales of extraordinary courage and ingenuity. Macintyre's masterful narration transports the readers back in time, making them live the suspense, thrill, and drama. Published by Penguin Books Ltd, one of the most respected publishing houses, Colditz is a testament to Macintyre's unparalleled storytelling prowess. If you're a fan of history and suspense, this book is a must-have addition to your collection. Grab your copy today and delve into the world of Colditz.

'A master at setting the pulse racing' Daily Mail'Macintyre does true-life espionage better than anyone else' John Preston_____________________________THE INCREDIBLE TRUE STORY OF THE MOST INFAMOUS PRISON IN HISTORY -- FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF SAS: ROGUE HEROES AND THE SPY AND THE TRAITOR In a forbidding Gothic castle on a hilltop in the heart of Nazi Germany, an unlikely band of British officers spent the Second World War plotting daring escapes from their German captors. Or so the story of Colditz has gone, unchallenged for 70 years. But that tale contains only part of the truth. The astonishing inside story, revealed for the first time in this new book by bestselling historian Ben Macintyre, is a tale of the indomitable human spirit, but also one of snobbery, class conflict, homosexuality, bullying, espionage, boredom, insanity and farce. With access to an astonishing range of material, Macintyre reveals a remarkable cast of characters of multiple nationalities hitherto hidden from history, with captors and prisoners living for years cheek-by-jowl in a thrilling game of cat and mouse. From the elitist members of the Colditz Bullingdon Club to America's oldest paratrooper and least successful secret agent, the soldier-prisoners of Colditz were courageous and resilient as well as vulnerable and fearful -- and astonishingly imaginative in their desperate escape attempts. Deeply researched and full of incredible human stories, this is the definitive book on Colditz._____________________________'The best true spy story I have ever read' John le Carre on The Spy and the Traitor'Impeccably researched, superbly told' Antony Beevor on SAS'This book is classic Ben Macintyre . . . quirky human details enliven every page' Spectator on Agent Sonya