This is a thrilling adventure story of bluff and double bluff, intrigue and romance set in the 1960s against the backdrop of the Cold War. Last belonging to the Imperial House of Russia but stolen from its original and rightful owners, the Mashona tribe in South-East Africa, The Romanov Blue, a fabulous diamond of mythical beauty, mysteriously disappeared following the Royal Family's execution. Attracting international attention, the race to find the missing diamond is on: President Olongo of Lesotho needs it to secure a substantial loan from the International Monetary Fund; Sir Humphrey Charters wants it for his own special reasons; the Soviets, naturally, believe it to be theirs by right. Caught up in the search for the eponymous gem is British agent, Charlie Tuttle, alternately aided and frustrated in his quest by two women of irresistible charms -the wilful Penelope Charters and former KGB agent, Dee. But will Charlie be the first to find The Romanov Blue and what will he do with it when he does?
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Höhe: 216 mm
Breite: 135 mm
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978-1-85776-998-2 (9781857769982)
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After completing his education in Skegness, Lincolnshire, Richard Ashton served for 24 years in the Royal Marines, the majority of those in the Commandos where he saw service in Palestine, Malaya and Borneo. Since leaving the service he has held various senior executive positions with charities. His first novel, Operation Romanov, introduced character Charlie thriller. Richard now lives in Eastbourne, East Sussex.
