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7 y separately published work icon Most Secret Nevil Shute , New York (City) : William Morrow , 1945 Z99008 1945 single work novel

'In their trusty fishing boat Genevieve, armed with a flame thrower and limited ammunition, a small group of officers and men take a stand against the might of the German army after the fall of France in World War II. This is classic Shute: at once a thrilling adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat, and a heartbreaking tale of the ravages of war.'

Source: Publisher's blurb (2009 Vintage ed.).

18 1 y separately published work icon Pied Piper Nevil Shute , London : Heinemann , 1942 Z522553 1942 single work novel
— Appears in: Krysolov. Na Berugu 1991;

'John Howard is determined to brighten up his old age by taking a fishing trip to France. However, during his stay the Nazis invade and he is forced to try to escape back to England with the two small children of some friends who are forced to stay behind in order to help the Allied war effort. As the conflict grows closer the roads become impassable and Howard also comes across five more children who need his help. He ends up leading this motley group of youngsters through the French countryside, constantly beset by danger yet heroically protecting his charges.'

Source: Publisher's blurb (2009 Vintage ed.).

14 6 y separately published work icon Signed with Their Honour James Aldridge , Boston : Little, Brown , 1942 Z328254 1942 single work novel war literature
5 y separately published work icon Botany Bay Charles Nordhoff , James Norman Hall , Boston : Little, Brown , 1941 Z126884 1941 single work novel
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