Hearts of Stone: A gripping historical thriller of World War II and the Greek resistance

Simon Scarrow

Jun 2015 · Hachette UK

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A STUNNING SECOND WORLD WAR THRILLER SET IN OCCUPIED GREECE FROM THE AUTHOR OF BLACKOUT AND DEAD OF NIGHT

The fierce courage of the men and women of the Greek Resistance is brought to vivid life in Sunday Times bestseller Simon Scarrow's powerful novel. 'Gripping... [a] moving narrative of friendships broken by war and betrayal' Sunday Times

* 'Compulsively readable . . . A moving tribute to Greek resistance during the Second World War' Clare Mulley

* 'So startlingly good, so utterly readable . . . Simon Scarrow has done it again: another barnstorming book' Manda Scott

1938. A perfect summer on the Greek island of Lefkas for three young people untroubled by the simmering politics of Europe. Peter, visiting from Germany while his father leads an archaeological dig, has become close friends with locals Andreas and Eleni. As the world slides towards conflict and Peter is forced to leave, they swear to meet again.

1943. Andreas and Eleni have joined the partisan forces resisting the German invasion. Peter has returned - now a dangerously well-informed enemy intelligence officer. A friendship formed in peace will turn into a desperate battle between enemies sworn to sacrifice everything for the countries that they love . . .

What readers are saying about Hearts of Stone:

'I felt as though I was right there . . . in the fire fights between the andartes and their Italian and German foes'

'Fascinating and very enjoyable . . . Highly recommended'

'I couldn't put this book down'

'The usual blend of gripping plot with historical accuracy . . . another triumph from Scarrow'

'[Simon Scarrow] certainly understands the power of an action-packed narrative' Daily Mail

HAVE YOU READ DEAD OF NIGHT OR BLACKOUT YET? THE FIRST TWO CRIMINAL INSPECTOR SCHENKE THRILLERS, SET IN WORLD WAR II BERLIN. AVAILABLE NOW.

Ratings and reviews

good flow, informative and gripping.

A great read, very enjoyable

About the author

Simon Scarrow is a Sunday Times No. 1 bestselling author. He has a great passion for history, and has brought a number of different eras vividly to life in his acclaimed and much-loved fiction, from the days of the Roman Empire in CENTURION and BROTHERS IN BLOOD, to the times of the Duke of Wellington and Napoleon Bonaparte in the quartet including YOUNG BLOODS and FIRE AND SWORD, to the Siege of Malta in the sixteenth century with SWORD & SCIMITAR. His portrayal of an idyllic world torn apart by war in HEARTS OF STONE is powerful, authentic and unforgettable, and shows one of our finest authors of historical fiction at the height of his powers.

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