Biggles Defies the Swastika
Biggles Defies the Swastika by Captain W. E. Johns, published by Canelo in June 2025, is a thrilling narrative that immerses readers in the world of espionage during wartime. In this edition, spanning 208 pages, Biggles finds himself deep undercover in Norway, operating under the alias of Sven Hendrik. His mission involves mapping potential landing sites for British aircraft, but the sudden German invasion complicates matters, trapping him in a precarious situation.
As Biggles navigates the complexities of his dual identity, he must utilize his language skills and quick thinking to maintain his cover as a German sympathizer. This unique position allows him to gather crucial intelligence for British Air Intelligence while simultaneously aiding the Germans in their search for a British pilot. The story explores themes of loyalty and deception, as Biggles balances the demands of both sides in a high-stakes game of spies. Readers can expect a fast-paced adventure filled with intrigue and tension.
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Biggles gets caught up in a game of spies! Biggles is deep undercover on a reconnaissance operation in Norway. His alias: Norwegian citizen Sven Hendrik. His mission: to map useful landing sites for British aircraft. But when the Germans invade without warning, Biggles finds himself trapped. Using his passable Norwegian, his fluent German and one hell of a bluff, he is able to pass himself off as a German sympathiser, and is quickly admitted into the German Air Force! This puts him in a unique position to gather vital information on the enemy, and British Air Intelligence instructs him to stay where he is. Biggles must work quickly to send intelligence back home, whilst also helping the Germans track down a known British pilot believed to be in the area. Only, the pilot’s name is familiar – very familiar, in fact… Out in the cold and taking orders from both sides, Biggles’ loyalty is put to the test.
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