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Jackdaws by Ken Follett

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Book name: Jackdaws (2024)
Category: England
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Pages: 500 pages
Language: English
Publication data: Jan. 1, 2001, midnight
Set during World War II, the story follows a daring and resourceful female British intelligence officer who assembles an all-female team for a critical mission in Nazi-occupied France. Their objective is to sabotage a key telephone exchange to disrupt German communications ahead of the D-Day invasion. As the team faces immense danger and challenges, they must rely on their courage, ingenuity, and teamwork to succeed against overwhelming odds. The narrative weaves together themes of bravery, sacrifice, and the complexities of war, highlighting the pivotal roles women played in the conflict.

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Ken Follett

Ken Follett

24 books

Ken Follett is one of the world’s most successful authors. Over 170 million copies of the 36 books he has written have been sold in over 80 countries and in 33 languages.

Born on June 5th, 1949 in Cardiff, Wales, the son of a tax inspector, Ken was educated at state schools and went on to graduate from University College, London, with an Honours degree in Philosophy – later to be made a Fellow of the College in 1995.

He started his career as a reporter, first with his hometown newspaper the South… Read more