The Secret of Spandau

By Peter Lear and Peter Lovesey

Book Overview

Spandau Prison has only one inmate: the most closely guarded prisoner in the world. His name is Rudolf Hess. A Nazi -- and one with a damaging tale to tell. Only Berlin correspondent Red Goodbody -- a newshound with courage and panache -- will be able to get close enough to the prisoner to unravel the mysteries of Spandau. But the KGB and M15, for opposing reasons, must protect the dangerous secret Hess may feel compelled to reveal.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0727856596
• ISBN13: 9780727856593
• Release Date: March 2001
• Publisher: Severn House
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 1.2" x 5.8"

Customer Reviews

An Excellent "What If" about World War II

There are a great many unanswered questions about World War II, and most of those who know the answers have died, forgotten, or refused to speak. This is a plausible account of what MIGHT have been the historical (and political) truth that powerful forces wanted to keep hidden, though we'll never be sure. But Rudolph Hess was kept isolated behind the walls of Spandau Prison until his death for a compelling reason, more than simply revenge or retribution, since his cellmates were all released decades before he died. Well written, thought provoking, full of tension, it races to a bombshell climax.