'A remarkable act of imagination and filial homage' William Boyd, New Statesman
In November 1944, Sub Lt Bob Clark, a twenty-year old agent with Britains top-secret Special Operations Executive, parachuted into northern Italy.
He left behind the girl he had fallen in love with, Marjorie, his radio operator. Captured by the enemy, Bobs fate hung in the balance and Marjorie wouldn't know for six months whether he was alive or dead...
Monopoli Blues recounts the story of Tim Clarks journey to uncover the story of his parents war and the truth behind the betrayal of his fathers Clarion mission to the Nazis.
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A sons journey to uncover the story of his parents in war-time special forces
Tim Clark spent a large part of his career working as a lawyer at one of the world's leading firms specialising in mergers and acquisitions and corporate work in the UK and internationally, ultimately becoming Senior Partner. Since retiring as a lawyer, Tim has taken on board positions in a number of corporate, arts and charitable organisations, and senior advisory roles at a number of international think tanks. He lives in London. Nick Cook joined the world-renowned Janes Defence Weekly as a reporter in 1986, rising quickly to become Aviation Editor, a position he held until 2005. His first novel, Angel, Archangel, was published in 1989 to critical acclaim. Cooks first non-fiction title, The Hunt For Zero Point, followed in 2001, reaching Number 1 in Amazons non-fiction charts. He has also written, hosted and produced two documentaries about the world of aerospace and defence Billion Dollar Secret and an Alien History of Planet Earth. He lives and works in London.