Hornet Flight

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From the master storyteller, a startling new thriller set amidst the Danish Resistance. It is June 1941 and Denmark is under German occupation. On the rocky coast of Denmark, two brothers, Harald and Arne Olufsen are straining against the rigid confines imposed by their elderly parents. Meanwhile, a network of MI6 spies is attempting to decipher an encrypted Luftwaffe radio signal which mentions the new Freya-Gert - a rudimentary form of German radar equipment. Arne's relationship with Hermia Mount, an MI6 analyst draws him into underground politics, putting him under surveillance by the Danish security forces - and by one man in particular who has a personal motive to see Arne fall. It is only a matter of time before the brothers' paths converge in a united effortto overcome the Nazis. A disused Hornet Moth biplane is their only means of getting a vital message to the British . . .

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Ken Follett masterfully transports readers back to June 1941 in his gripping thriller Hornet Flight, bringing to life the tense and perilous atmosphere of occupied Denmark. At the center of the narrative are two brothers, Harald and Arne Olufsen, who live on the rugged Danish coast and chafe heavily against the strict and traditional rules imposed upon them by their aging parents. While the brothers struggle with their personal frustrations and family dynamics, a much larger, continent-shaking conflict looms over their homeland as Nazi forces maintain their grip on the nation. Far away in Britain, a dedicated network of MI6 intelligence operatives faces a critical challenge. They are racing against time to decipher an encrypted Luftwaffe radio transmission that makes a mysterious reference to the Freya-Gert, an early and rudimentary form of German radar equipment that could drastically alter the course of the aerial war if left unchecked. Back in Denmark, Arne finds himself drawn deeply into the dangerous world of underground politics through his relationship with Hermia Mount, a sharp MI6 analyst. This burgeoning connection thrusts Arne right into the crosshairs of danger, placing him under heavy surveillance by local Danish security forces who are collaborating with the occupiers. Among those watching him is one particular man harboring a deeply personal motive to see Arne fail and be brought down. As the web of espionage tightens and the threat of the German radar installation grows, the lives of the characters become inextricably linked. It becomes only a matter of time before the paths of the Olufsen brothers converge, forcing them to put aside their domestic grievances and unite in a daring, desperate effort to overcome the Nazi occupiers and aid the Allied cause. Spanning over five hundred pages in its large-type format, this riveting novel combines intricate historical detail with high-stakes suspense, showcasing ordinary people caught in extraordinary circumstances where a single choice can mean the difference between life and death.

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Ken Follett

Ken Follett (b. 1949) is a Welsh author known for sweeping historical fiction, including 'The Pillars of the Earth' and numerous bestselling thrillers.

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