Colette
Description
A game of cat and mouse in which the cost of losing is death.
Eighteen-year-old Colette's peaceful life in France is shattered when the Nazi panzers steam-roll across her country. As her world crumbles around her, Colette escapes to England and is thrust into the dangerous world of espionage.
She undergoes intensive training to become a radio operator in France, a perilous role and one for which her superiors - and Colette herself - doubt her aptitude. It seems impossible that she will ever receive her first mission, until one moonlit night she's infiltrated into France.
During her mission, Colette overcomes her fears and self-doubts and her work saves countless lives. However, as D-Day approaches, she is given a new mission in France, where her worst fears are realised. She is captured.
In the hands of the enemy, Colette faces the ultimate test of her training and courage.
A gripping tale of bravery and self-sacrifice.
Winner of the Bookshelf Editors' Chioice award, 2023
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Robert was educated in the UK but emigrated to Australia after completing a degree in aerospace. He currently lives in Brisbane but has also lived in Melbourne and the Pilbara region in Australia and in the USA. He has worked in research and information systems and is currently teaching Mathematics and Physics. He is married, with two children, one grandson and several step grandchildren. He shares his day-to-day life with his wife, Rozz, two ginger cats (Hypatia and Eratosthenes) and a black labradoodle (Ana).
He loves classical music (particularly opera) as does his wife and satisfies his life-long love affair with flying by soaring in gliders. His longest flight is over 800km and he is still trying to fly over 1000 km in a single flight.
Advance notice:
Through different Eyes, the sequel to Through my Eyes. Again. is underway with publication expected in mid 2022.