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Ken Follett follows his bestsellers Jackdaws and Code to Zero with an extraordinary novel of early days of World War II. It is June 1941 and the war is not going well for England. Across the North Sea, 18-year-old Harald Olufsen takes a shortcut on the German-occupied Danish island of Sande and discovers an astonishing sight that will change the momentum of the war. He must get word to England—except that he has no way to get there. He has only an old derelict Hornet Moth biplane rusting away in a ruined church: a plane so decrepit that it is unlikely ever to get off the ground . . . even if Harald knew how to fly it.
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"This book made me cycle very slowly to and from work as I was listening to it. I wanted to hear as much as possible each time. Lots of drama, love, tragedy, humor and excitement. And... It doesn't hurt that the story is set in Denmark. "
— Kent (5 out of 5 stars)
Hornet Flight Listener Reviews
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" Such an amazing storyteller. Every book of his is captivating. "
— Janelle, 2/18/2014 -
" One of Follett's best. "
— John, 2/6/2014 -
" Basic test [yes/no:]: Would I recommend you read this book or not. Was it worth the few hours spent reading it? Am I pleased that I spent the time reading it? --- Yes --- "
— Anonymole, 1/31/2014 -
" well, i guess that wasn't the worst thing i've ever read. "
— Kris, 1/27/2014 -
" Enjoyable spy/resistance story that takes place in Denmark during WWII during the Nazi occupation. "
— Shawn, 1/19/2014 -
" Another great book by Follett "
— Bill, 1/14/2014 -
" Really enjoyed this book, but then I've never read anything by Ken Follett that I haven't liked. This is the story of a teenager faced with having to fly an old plane from Denmark to England to deliver top-secret intelligence during WWII. "
— Paula, 1/4/2014 -
" A good strong 3+ star rated story! Knowing how Ken Follett writes I would expect more detail and plot, but the story of Danish resistance against the occupying Nazis was quite good. Kept me reading. I needed to know how the story would end. I was not disappointed. "
— Gracee, 12/24/2013 -
" Neat characters, great action. "
— Scott, 12/11/2013 -
" I read this shortly before after going to Denmark myself. Great story. Brilliantly written. "
— Greenwood, 11/20/2013 -
" I enjoyed it. I was entertained. It was a real quick read. It wasn't dynamic or magical... It was just a little better than good. "
— James, 10/17/2013 -
" This one takes a little while to get going and grab your attention, but it's a solid story and a fairly enjoyable read. "
— Jason, 10/17/2013 -
" Overall, a very well written book. I was definitely on the edge of my seat at times! "
— Lauren, 10/14/2013 -
" I've read a lot of Mr. Follett 's work.. new and old, and I've pretty much liked it all. This one was great! I became very invested in the characters and loved the last-hundred-pages-thrill-ride. I highly recommend this one. "
— Dennis, 6/25/2013 -
" A romantic but heroic novel, showing the types of resentment people faced but showed no fear to. A book of bravery in a time of hardship, I was engrossed within the first 2 pages....... "
— Malissa, 5/17/2013 -
" A perfect summer read, at least for me. No heavy lifting here -- stock characters and a predictable ending make for a quick page-turner. "
— Todd, 4/23/2013 -
" Really liked it - was even late to pick up the kids because I couldn't put it down at the end! (Not that I'm always on time for that, but still....!) "
— Michele, 11/20/2012 -
" Fast and Fun as Follett usually is. Also a good history lesson with the entertainment. "
— David, 10/24/2012 -
" Entertaining. History and a love story all in one. "
— Dacy, 5/27/2012 -
" I realized I had previously read this after the prologue. I kept reading and found it just as good as the first time. "
— Cxqh, 3/15/2012 -
" Read only one page. Too many adjectives! "He was a SHORT, VIGOROUS type with an ATHLETIC build, thirty years old, dressing in a PLAIN CHARCOAL GRAY suit and BLACK TOE-CAPPED shoes." "
— Marie, 2/23/2012 -
" I liked this one because its about foiling Nazis. I try to read every Ken Follett book I can get my hands on. Usually second hand stores have a lot of them. "
— Katy, 2/10/2012 -
" I am hooked on the WWII books that Ken Follett wrote. This one is about the Danish Resistance and reads like historical fiction. "
— Pat, 1/19/2012 -
" Fantastic story of adventure over the English channel. "
— Bill, 5/19/2011 -
" Entertaining. History and a love story all in one. "
— Dacy, 5/6/2011 -
" Fast and Fun as Follett usually is. Also a good history lesson with the entertainment. "
— David, 4/11/2011 -
" A bit hard to get into at first, but soon it ties in just fine. A thrilling adventure that feels likely at first, but goes over-the-top at the end to go beyond believibility. But that's OK - a nice, fun story. "
— Kendar88, 3/27/2011 -
" A decent read. Some of it wasn't really very realistic, but it wasn't too bad. My first Ken Follett book -- I have another on my list - hopefully it's better. "
— Douglassjohnson, 3/3/2011 -
" I really enjoyed this book. Looking forward to reading more by Follett. "
— Katie, 2/14/2011 -
" Really enjoyed this one...learned a lot about other countries participating in the war. "
— Erin, 2/1/2011 -
" well, i guess that wasn't the worst thing i've ever read. "
— Kris, 1/28/2011 -
" Just finished this one. Fabulous historical novel about the Danish resistance in WW2. Loved every minute "
— Kathy, 1/11/2011 -
" I'm a sucker for WWII books and Follett writes as many of them as anyone. Well crafted. Follett has a thing for heroines. "
— Wendell, 1/9/2011
About Ken Follett
Ken Follett is one of the world’s best-loved authors, selling more than 160 million copies of his thirty books. His first bestseller was Eye of the Needle, an Edgar Award–winning spy story set in the Second World War. In 1989 The Pillars of the Earth was published and has since become the author’s most successful novel. It reached number one on bestseller lists around the world and was an Oprah’s Book Club pick. The series has sold more than fifty million copies worldwide and hitting the New York Times bestsellers list.
About John Lee
John Lee is the winner of numerous Earphones Awards and the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration. He has twice won acclaim as AudioFile’s Best Voice in Fiction & Classics. He also narrates video games, does voice-over work, and writes plays. He is an accomplished stage actor and has written and coproduced the feature films Breathing Hard and Forfeit. He played Alydon in the 1963–64 Doctor Who serial The Daleks.