The Hostile Shore
The Hostile Shore by Douglas Reeman, published by Penguin Random House in 2013, is a historical fiction novel set during World War II. This edition spans 256 pages and is presented in English. The narrative centers around the Sigli, an old passenger launch that becomes a vessel of desperation as it carries refugees fleeing the Japanese invasion of Singapore. The story follows Rupert Blair, a passenger on the ill-fated journey, as he grapples with the mystery of the ship’s disappearance and his family’s fate.
Readers will find a gripping exploration of loss and obsession as Rupert embarks on a quest to uncover the truth about the Sigli and its passengers. The novel delves into themes of family and relationships against the backdrop of war, highlighting the human experience during tumultuous times. With its focus on adventure and the sea, The Hostile Shore presents a vivid portrayal of a historical moment, inviting readers to engage with the complexities of survival and memory.
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Multi-million copy bestselling author Douglas Reeman will take you right to the heart of the action in this page-turner of a WW2 adventure novel, set around Singapore. Laden with tension, explosive developments and unforgettable scenes, this is perfect for fans of Clive Cussler, Bernard Cornwell and Wilbur Smith.
‘One of our foremost writers of naval fiction’ – Sunday Times
‘Masterly storytelling’ – The Times
‘Exciting’ — ***** Reader review
‘I was unable to put it down’ — ***** Reader review
‘An edge-of-your-seat story’ — ***** Reader review
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One fateful crossing and the Sigli was never seen again.
The Sigli had been just an old passenger launch, but when the Japanese invaded Singapore during World War II everything that could float was pressed into service.
Crammed with refugees, harried and bombed by enemy planes, the Sigli had left Singapore and struggled south in a desperate attempt to escape. Rupert Blair’s family had been among the passengers on that fateful journey in which the ship and all aboard had disappeared.
Twenty years later, he still hasn’t forgotten – has never abandoned his obsession to discover exactly what happened.
Now Rupert Blair embarks upon a journey of his own – one that will take him to a remote, exotic island in search of the truth…
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