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Resilience
Jana Petken continues her Brinley Knight series, ‘The Man from MI5’ with a fast-paced story that doesn't fail to shock and surprise its readers.
“Petken delivers another compelling and evocative thriller has all the ingredients to keep readers enthralled from the first page to last. Epic in scope, it’s another winner.”
…Alexa Kang, USA. Today Bestselling author of the “Rose of Anzio series.”
Britain buckles under a Luftwaffe Blitz, but its population does not break.
After Japan attacks Pearl Harbor, Brin accompanies Winston Churchill across the Atlantic for historic meetings with President Roosevelt. While in Washington D.C., he receives devastating news about a colleague and friend, and of a suspected German spy operating within section five’s top secret double-cross programme.
Anton Ziegler, Gerhardt von Kessler's replacement in the Abwehr, possesses the same enthusiasm for his job as his predecessor. No one crosses him and lives.
“From London, Paris and Berlin, Jana Petken brings a fast-paced story of action and intrigue. I had trouble putting this one down.”
... Eoin Dempsey, Bestselling author of White Rose, Black Forest, and the Longest Echo.
“Petken delivers another compelling and evocative thriller has all the ingredients to keep readers enthralled from the first page to last. Epic in scope, it’s another winner.”
…Alexa Kang, USA. Today Bestselling author of the “Rose of Anzio series.”
Britain buckles under a Luftwaffe Blitz, but its population does not break.
After Japan attacks Pearl Harbor, Brin accompanies Winston Churchill across the Atlantic for historic meetings with President Roosevelt. While in Washington D.C., he receives devastating news about a colleague and friend, and of a suspected German spy operating within section five’s top secret double-cross programme.
Anton Ziegler, Gerhardt von Kessler's replacement in the Abwehr, possesses the same enthusiasm for his job as his predecessor. No one crosses him and lives.
“From London, Paris and Berlin, Jana Petken brings a fast-paced story of action and intrigue. I had trouble putting this one down.”
... Eoin Dempsey, Bestselling author of White Rose, Black Forest, and the Longest Echo.
486 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 15, 2024
About the author
Jana Petken
110 books791 followers Jana Petken is a multi award winning historical fiction author.
She is critically acclaimed as a bestselling, gritty author who produces bold, colourful characters and riveting storylines. She is the recipient of numerous major international awards for her works of historical fiction.
Before life as an author, she served in the British Royal Navy. During her service, she studied Naval Law and history. After the Navy, she worked for British Airways and turned to writing after an accident on board an aircraft forced her to retire prematurely.
Nice to meet you all x
She is critically acclaimed as a bestselling, gritty author who produces bold, colourful characters and riveting storylines. She is the recipient of numerous major international awards for her works of historical fiction.
Before life as an author, she served in the British Royal Navy. During her service, she studied Naval Law and history. After the Navy, she worked for British Airways and turned to writing after an accident on board an aircraft forced her to retire prematurely.
Nice to meet you all x
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February 8, 2025
W W II espionage at its best .
There is a well developed story line and characterization of fictional and real historical figures, adding depth and enhancing the plot development. My one concern is that the editing is not on par with the writing . There are many grammatical errors, typos, and a few wowzers! Example, in this volume, although my comments span the series, there is mention during this era, of the final football game in early December between the NY Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers! I would add that many of the Kindle unlimited books that I’ve read share in this failing, to a greater or lesser extent. Once I’ve accepted this as part of the deal and climbed down off my grammar police high-horse, the reading becomes more enjoyable. I still catch some doozies, but it’s more entertainment than displeasure. It shouldn’t detract from the story being told, unless you’re a Dodgers fan! lol.
There is a well developed story line and characterization of fictional and real historical figures, adding depth and enhancing the plot development. My one concern is that the editing is not on par with the writing . There are many grammatical errors, typos, and a few wowzers! Example, in this volume, although my comments span the series, there is mention during this era, of the final football game in early December between the NY Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers! I would add that many of the Kindle unlimited books that I’ve read share in this failing, to a greater or lesser extent. Once I’ve accepted this as part of the deal and climbed down off my grammar police high-horse, the reading becomes more enjoyable. I still catch some doozies, but it’s more entertainment than displeasure. It shouldn’t detract from the story being told, unless you’re a Dodgers fan! lol.
July 25, 2024
World War 2 Espionage, Duplicitous Spies
Resilience is the 5th volumn of Jana Patient's The Man from MI5 & each volumn just gets better & better. Brinley Knight is agent with MI5, the military intelligence section for " homeland security.". There are also the big players in this book, Churchill, Roosevelt, William Donovan. It is packed with espionage & duplicitous spies with just a touch of romance. This series takes a different approach to the fight against the Nazis & World War 2 I have read most of Petken's work & have yet to be disappointed. I can't wait for volumn #6. If you haven' read the earlier books in the series, you might want to start from the beginning of the series as each book picks up from the previous one. I hope you enjoy as much as I did.
Resilience is the 5th volumn of Jana Patient's The Man from MI5 & each volumn just gets better & better. Brinley Knight is agent with MI5, the military intelligence section for " homeland security.". There are also the big players in this book, Churchill, Roosevelt, William Donovan. It is packed with espionage & duplicitous spies with just a touch of romance. This series takes a different approach to the fight against the Nazis & World War 2 I have read most of Petken's work & have yet to be disappointed. I can't wait for volumn #6. If you haven' read the earlier books in the series, you might want to start from the beginning of the series as each book picks up from the previous one. I hope you enjoy as much as I did.
July 27, 2024
Good series
Alot of this series is very dark and hard to read. The workings of the MI 5 and MI 6 are very interesting. I know that the parts that are hard to read happened but it seems unbelievable. I recommend this series and Jana's other books.
Alot of this series is very dark and hard to read. The workings of the MI 5 and MI 6 are very interesting. I know that the parts that are hard to read happened but it seems unbelievable. I recommend this series and Jana's other books.
November 9, 2024
A "too long" WWII tale.
The book was interesting, albeit a story grown a bit long in the tooth. I was under the misapprehension that "Resilience" was the final "chapter" of this rather drawn out tale. Here's hoping all ends are tied up in book 6.
The book was interesting, albeit a story grown a bit long in the tooth. I was under the misapprehension that "Resilience" was the final "chapter" of this rather drawn out tale. Here's hoping all ends are tied up in book 6.
March 24, 2025
Another great one
The tale just keeps spinning and twisting. A few characters are killed but the main ones remain. There are at least 3 storylines in this book.
The tale just keeps spinning and twisting. A few characters are killed but the main ones remain. There are at least 3 storylines in this book.
November 2, 2025
Too much sniggering
Story is Good and description of scenery breathtaking. But takes the highs and lowes of the spies almost unbelievable. Now am glad there will be Ending.
Story is Good and description of scenery breathtaking. But takes the highs and lowes of the spies almost unbelievable. Now am glad there will be Ending.
November 23, 2025
excellent reading!!!!
Absolutely loved resilience book 4 from Jana Petken she is a brilliant storyteller ! I am totally hooked on this book series do not want them to end!!
Absolutely loved resilience book 4 from Jana Petken she is a brilliant storyteller ! I am totally hooked on this book series do not want them to end!!
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January 4, 2026Could not finish this book, so boring and plot far fetched.
A complete disaster
A complete disaster
January 13, 2026
Just a great follow up after book 4 in this series. Unbelievable details . So much research has gone into these stories. Look forward to book number six.
March 23, 2026
This book was do good. All the elements of a good espionage thriller. Traitors, betrayal of friends close to you. The cruelty of the Nazi’s to another human being. Onto Book 6
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