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Ben macintyre is a writeratlarge for the times uk and the bestselling author of the spy and the traitor, a spy among friends, and rogue heroes, among many others. A true story of love and betrayal in the great war. A foreign field is a slow butner, but it develops into a book as gripping as any he has written. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. He is also a bestselling author of nonfiction history books.
Our cheap used books come with free delivery in australia. Ben macintyre is a writeratlarge for the times of london and the bestselling author of a spy among friends, double cross, operation mincemeat, agent zigzag, and rogue heroes, among other books. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. Ben macintyre s father was angus macintyre, the son of major francis macintyre, of the 14th20th kings hussars. Ben macintyres agent zigzag is a superb account of a second world war. A previous book, a foreign field, told the remarkable tale of four.
A foreign field, ben macintyre shop online for books in new. Ben macintyre is a columnist and associate editor on the times. A true story of love and betrayal in the great war ben. A wartime romance, survival saga and murder mystery set in rural france during the first world war, from the bestselling author. Ben macintyre is associate editor at the times and writes a weekly column on history, espionage, art, politics and foreign affairs.
A true story of love and betrayal in the great war, 2002. A true story of love and betrayal during the great war. A foreign field text only kindle edition by macintyre, ben. A foreign field by ben macintyre and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Find a library or download libby an app by overdrive. A wartime romance, survival saga and murder mystery set in rural france during the first world war, from the bestselling author of operation mincemeat and agent zigzag. Ben macintyres account of one of the great untold stories of the first world war is abridged in five parts by neville teller and read by tom goodman.
The best books on spies five books expert recommendations. One december night in 1942, a nazi parachutist landed in a cambridgeshire field. Ben macintyre author ben macintyre is the author of forgotten fatherland, published by macmillan to great acclaim. A foreign field continuing the exploration of civilians in or near the war zone, and their interactions with military personnel. Jul 01, 2002 buy a foreign field new ed by macintyre, ben isbn. Foreign field by ben macintyre world history books at the works. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a foreign field text only. Buy ben macintyre ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device. Publication date 20011105 topics bbc radio reading. Historical fact which reads like an adventure story. I like the new quick edit system, dear moderator edited 10 december, 2005 by grahammcadam. A true story of love and betrayal in the great war macintyre, ben, wade, michael on. Ben macintyre is currently considered a single author.
The start of a true story of love, betrayal and sacrifice set behind enemy lines in france following the battle of mons. Ben macintyre s account of one of the great untold stories of the first world war is abridged in five parts by neville teller and read by tom goodman. A foreign field by ben macintyre april 5, 2019 margaret every friday book beginnings on friday is hosted by gillion at rose city reader where you can share the first sentence or so of the book you are reading, along with your initial thoughts about the sentence, impressions of the book, or anything else the opener inspires. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Ben macintyre booklist ben macintyre message board. Four young british soldiers find themselves trapped behind enemy lines at the height of the fighting on the western front in august 1914. A foreign field by ben macintyre paperback harpercollins. Books by ben macintyre author of the spy and the traitor.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. His columns range from current affairs to historical controversies. Four young british soldiers find themselves trapped behind enemy lines at the. Ben macintyre is the author of forgotten fatherland, macmillan and the napoleon of crime harper. Oct 29, 2004 hi, ive just started reading this, i mistook it for a book id seen set during the great war. The story starts a little slowly, but then gathers pace, and in the end i couldnt put it down.
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