Stained Glass
Stained Glass by William Frank Buckley, published by Penguin in 1979, is a thrilling narrative that follows the return of Blackford Oakes, a spy previously featured in SAVING THE QUEEN. In this edition, spanning 224 pages, Oakes confronts the complex political landscape of Cold War Europe, particularly focusing on Count Axel Wintergrin’s efforts to unify Germany, which incites alarm on both sides of the Iron Curtain.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a world of espionage and intrigue as Oakes navigates the challenges posed by a rising German anti-Fuehrer. The story delves into the delicate balance of diplomacy and the looming threat of nuclear conflict, presenting a gripping exploration of the tensions that defined the era. This edition offers a detailed look at the intricacies of Cold War politics and the personal stakes involved in the pursuit of power and unity.
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Blackford Oakes returns! The spy who made SAVING THE QUEEN so memorable now tackles the problem of Count Axel Wintergrin, whose campaign for a unified Germany is causing panic on both sides of the Iron Curtain. Oakes finds himself deeply involved in cold war cloak and dagger intrigue which features the rise of a German anti-Fuehrer and his campaign to reunify divided Germany — by diplomacy if possible, by the Bomb if necessary. Never has a son of Eli been so severely challenged.
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