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Assignment: London: A WWII Novel of Naval Intelligence and Spies
London, April 1942
U.S. Navy Commander Anthony Romella is handpicked to serve under the U.S. Embassy’s Naval Attaché in London.
Working with a top secret element of the British Special Operations Executive at Bletchley Park, Tony is clandestinely deployed to a French resistance cell near the German U-boat base at Lorient.
In London, Tony becomes deeply engaged in a puzzling and suspenseful counter-intelligence operation which calls heavily upon his ingenuity.
Tony's love affair with a Royal Navy Officer, the widow of a British fighter pilot, is turned upside down when Tony discovers human intelligence of the pilot’s capture by the Germans.
The multifaceted role Tony plays in this demanding, fast-paced wartime environment, make this a compelling novel that is difficult to put down.
U.S. Navy Commander Anthony Romella is handpicked to serve under the U.S. Embassy’s Naval Attaché in London.
Working with a top secret element of the British Special Operations Executive at Bletchley Park, Tony is clandestinely deployed to a French resistance cell near the German U-boat base at Lorient.
In London, Tony becomes deeply engaged in a puzzling and suspenseful counter-intelligence operation which calls heavily upon his ingenuity.
Tony's love affair with a Royal Navy Officer, the widow of a British fighter pilot, is turned upside down when Tony discovers human intelligence of the pilot’s capture by the Germans.
The multifaceted role Tony plays in this demanding, fast-paced wartime environment, make this a compelling novel that is difficult to put down.
- GenresThrillerWorld War II
175 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 2, 2018
325 people are currently reading
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About the author
Peter J. Azzole
13 books22 followersRetired U.S. Navy Officer. Secondary careers in the defense, commercial aviation and healthcare industries.
Currently residing in NC.
Currently residing in NC.
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December 30, 2021
I love this series and the central characters. The author knows his way around the intelligence community and their penchant for jealously guarding what they consider to be their turf. It is maddening since they are all on the same side. The passage of time is documented by the mentions of historic World War ll events which I think is quite clever. I'm on to the third book now.
February 28, 2019
An interesting story
I have read the other two preceding books and they had a bit more intrigue and intensity. This one an overabundance of exquisite food fare.
I have read the other two preceding books and they had a bit more intrigue and intensity. This one an overabundance of exquisite food fare.
February 19, 2020
Enjoyable Read!
This is another well written story; good character development with believable individuals; and a plot line that makes you want to complete the book. The only potential problem is the lengthy description of buildings and rooms. The additional item is Tony’s Carrying of a Colt 1911 45 Semiautomatic Pistol. The most widely distributed weapon to non-combat personal in WWII was the Smith&Wesson 38 Special Revolver. The weight and seize of the 45’s made them very hard to conceal and painful to carry! Again, an enjoyable read and looking forward to the other books of the series! 👍
This is another well written story; good character development with believable individuals; and a plot line that makes you want to complete the book. The only potential problem is the lengthy description of buildings and rooms. The additional item is Tony’s Carrying of a Colt 1911 45 Semiautomatic Pistol. The most widely distributed weapon to non-combat personal in WWII was the Smith&Wesson 38 Special Revolver. The weight and seize of the 45’s made them very hard to conceal and painful to carry! Again, an enjoyable read and looking forward to the other books of the series! 👍
May 26, 2022
Very strong ensemble cast amid stirring action
The second book is very strongly romantic fiction with a strong flavoring of spy craft. The characters grab the reins and never let go. What a cliffhanger ending that makes you grab the third volume immediately.
The second book is very strongly romantic fiction with a strong flavoring of spy craft. The characters grab the reins and never let go. What a cliffhanger ending that makes you grab the third volume immediately.
May 10, 2018
The story continued and became long and tedious and then SNAP, it ended. I have long thought and have said so many times that authors get tired of their own stories--or their publishers push them to finish by a deadline and they rush the last 2 chapters (especially the last one chapter) and it is like pinning a tail on a table--totally unnecessary. With the movie film version of a happy ending all the ends are tied up with a bow--how boring!
July 29, 2019
gInformative, intriguing, and very entertaining!
An informative and highly entertaining look into the mysterious and often convoluted world of spies, ciphers, and the never-ending chase for secret information, interlaced with the emerging interpersonal relationship of two people desperately trying to find love and permanence in the hate-filled world of war in England and France during the early days of World War II.
An informative and highly entertaining look into the mysterious and often convoluted world of spies, ciphers, and the never-ending chase for secret information, interlaced with the emerging interpersonal relationship of two people desperately trying to find love and permanence in the hate-filled world of war in England and France during the early days of World War II.
March 28, 2019
Great book
I am loving this series, and the characters. It is all so very interesting a little confusing at times. A Lot to take in and learn. Looking forward to other books in this series and others by this Author. I will recommend this book and series.
I am loving this series, and the characters. It is all so very interesting a little confusing at times. A Lot to take in and learn. Looking forward to other books in this series and others by this Author. I will recommend this book and series.
July 25, 2018
Interesting
This book about Navel intelligence during WW2 was an interesting read. It an espionage tale and a continuing love story.
This book about Navel intelligence during WW2 was an interesting read. It an espionage tale and a continuing love story.
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September 30, 2018Quit early. I do not enjoy 'fictionalized history' but prefer to read the real names, places and dates. This is too much like James Mitchener's pretend reality. Good for some, not for me.
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