The Road to Ithaca
The Road to Ithaca by Ben Pastor, published by Bitter Lemon Press in 2017, is the fifth installment in the Martin Bora WWII mystery series. This edition, written in English and spanning 396 pages, follows Wehrmacht officer Bora as he investigates the murder of a Red Cross representative in Crete, a location recently occupied by the German army. As Bora delves into the case, he encounters a platoon of German paratroopers, raising questions about the truth behind the murder.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines elements of mystery and historical fiction, set against the backdrop of World War II. As Bora navigates the complexities of his investigation, he faces challenges from local bandits and resistance fighters, all while grappling with his dual responsibilities as an officer and a moral individual. This book presents a compelling exploration of duty and integrity amidst the chaos of war.
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The fifth in the Martin Bora WWII mystery series. In May 1941, Wehrmacht officer Bora is sent to Crete, recently occupied by the German army, and must investigate the brutal murder of a Red Cross representative befriended by SS-Chief Himmler. All the clues lead to a platoon of trigger-happy German paratroopers, but is this the truth?
Bora takes to the mountains of Crete to solve the case, navigating his way between local bandits and foreign resistance fighters. With echoes of Claus von Stauffenberg, Bora is torn between his duty as an officer and his integrity as a human being.
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