{"product_id":"exocet-paperback","title":"Exocet - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJack Higgins\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBased on true events surrounding the Falklands War, the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling master of modern spy-craft delivers a tale of warfare in the shadows.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 1982. The Falkland Islands in South America--long claimed by Great Britain--are being contested by Argentina. When Argentina makes a move to occupy the islands, war breaks out as the world holds its breath to see what happens next. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Determined to stay ahead of the enemy at the onset of hostilities, British Intelligence orders beautiful agent Gabrielle Legrand to seduce a high-ranking military official in the Argentine Embassy in London. But what begins as a mission becomes genuine love--and Gabrielle will soon be forced to make a tragic choice between her heart and her country. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e As the war winds down with Great Britain taking the day, the Argentines make a last move for victory. They have made an agreement with international arms broker Felix Donner for a delivery of deadly French-made Exocet missiles that would turn the tide of battle with devastating effect. It's up to Gabrielle to stop the exchange. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e But Donner is much worse than an arms dealer. And if his true motives are realized, the Falklands War will be the lit fuse on a major global conflagration. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Hailed by Tom Clancy as \"the master,\" Jack Higgins has thrilled millions with his brilliant works, including the worldwide phenomenon \u003ci\u003eThe Eagle Has Landed\u003c\/i\u003e, which was made into a blockbuster film, and such recent bestsellers as \u003ci\u003eRain on the Dead\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Midnight Bell\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJack Higgins is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times-\u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of more than seventy thrillers that have sold over 250 million copies worldwide, including \u003ci\u003eThe Eagle Has Landed\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Wolf at the Door\u003c\/i\u003e. Before beginning his writing career, Higgins served in the British Army along the East German border. He lives in the Channel Islands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 190\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.41 x 8 x 5.25 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 22, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42740087291967,"sku":"9781453200643","price":20.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/35449c9c6a4b1b49ac672dac8110ac8e.webp?v=1765158860","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/exocet-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}