Synopsis
From the best-selling author of Fatherland and Munich comes a WWII thriller about a German rocket engineer, a former actress turned British spy, and the Nazi rocket program.
It's November 1944--Willi Graf, a German rocket engineer, is launching Nazi Germany's V2 rockets at London from Occupied Holland. Kay Connolly, once an actress, now a young English Intelligence officer, ships out for Belgium to locate the launch sites and neutralize the threat. But when rumors of a defector circulate through the German ranks, Graf becomes a suspect. Unknown to each other, Graf and Connolly find themselves on opposite sides of the hunt for the saboteur.
Their twin stories play out against the background of the German missile campaign, one of the most epic and modern but least explored episodes of the Second World War. Their destinies are on a collision course.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Cornerstone
- ISBN: 9781786331403
- Number of pages: 320
- Dimensions: 242 x 164 x 31 mm
- Weight: 587g
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V for Vengeance
Robert Harris always choses imaginative and fascinating topics for his novels. Where these work out well in the plots, such as in the Cicero novels, An Off... READ MORE
The Rocket War between Germany and the allies in WWII
Robert Harris' latest novel touches on a subject grounded in World War 2 that, while familiar to most people has not generally been touched upon. This is ... READ MORE
A master storyteller
Robert Harris does not disappoint - meticulous research, strong characterisation and an enthralling story.
As you read the book you do not realise you ar... READ MORE
Another great book from one of the best story tellers around.
Robert Harris seems to have "a nose" for a good story. Once again he is able to create a fabulous story from a source that inspired his creative juices a... READ MORE
Don’t fall for Waterstones ‘signed copy’ scam
Great book as you would expect so just go and buy it but don’t fall for Waterstones ‘signed copy’ scam as it is not signed it is just a printed signature s... READ MORE
Excellent read
V2 is an excellent historical novel of WW2. V2 rockets caused immeasurable damage to London killing so many people and destroying so much property that ove... READ MORE
Brilliant read
Fantastic book! I have always enjoyed Mr Harris’s books but this book really stands out as it grabbed me from the first paragraph and held me captive unti... READ MORE
A fascinating book, a very enjoyable read.
What a story! I really enjoyed this book. Yet while it is fictional, and the characters are fictional, it is based on fact and incredibly well researched f... READ MORE
Brilliant.
A brilliant read from the top. With a nice twist at the end. The signature in the signed edition looks genuine.
Another classic from Mr Harris.
Robert never disappoints, and I have read them all. V2 is a great read on the cannot-put-down scale. Very descriptive, emotional as an overall observation... READ MORE
Robert Harris V2
Never been much of a fan of Robert Harris but this book has changed that, it is really well written combining fiction and non fiction. Loved it.
I am likely to be in a minority here but I found V2 to be nothing special.
I am likely to be in a minority here but I found V2 to be nothing special. The reason for 3 stars is solely for the information regarding the "story of the... READ MORE
Keep reading
Took a while to get a hang of this. Perhaps the style but suddenly had to finish it. Give it a go and you won’t be disappointed
History revisited
Set in 1944, London is being targetted by V2 missiles. Dr Rudi Graf dreams of going to the moon. He is attracted to anything and everything about rockets ... READ MORE
V2 by Robert Harris
Historical fiction is a good way of learning historical facts; more people died making the V2 missile than were killed by it. Its victims included 200,0... READ MORE
V2
As Robert Harris is probably my favourite current author, I may be a bit biased but I thoroughly enjoyed every page. An excellent book pf faction.
Matt
Brought the V2 bombing of London to life
Reading V2 by Robert Harris was a first for me. Why? Because it's the first book I have read which was written during lockdown. Robert Harris did a brillia... READ MORE
Atmospheric
This book is so well researched the authenticity shines through. The story is told from both sides of the channel. For the British, it is Kay Caton-Walsh,... READ MORE
Breathtakingly brilliant.
It’s winter 1944 and Adolf Hitler can see defeat on the horizon, but he has one last desperate shot at changing defeat in to an unlikely victory. The V2 mi... READ MORE
Another great read from the hand of brilliant author
Thank you to Netgalley and Random House UK, Cornerstone, for the review copy.
This is an unbiased review of the author's work and style.
If you want spo... READ MORE
Engaging fiction wrapped up in history
I enjoyed this book such a lot.
Set in WW2, the story centres on the V2 missile - rocket science at its most advanced at the time.
The story is shared b... READ MORE
Robert Harris. V2.... not my usual style!!!!
We were given copies of this book for our book group . I would not otherwise have picked it up . However , once I started reading I couldn’t put it down an... READ MORE
Immaculately presented WW2 thriller.
Immaculately presented WW2 thriller
The plot follows two storylines during the Second World War which come together at the end of the thriller. Kay Caton-... READ MORE
Pacey yet detailed
Having never read a Robert Harris book I was worried that I would find it too think with historical detail to enjoy but I was wrong. Plenty of detail so th... READ MORE
Real page turner
This was an excellent read. The story involved the Rocket Scientists responsible for the V2 rockets as well as the WAAF officers that tried to identify th... READ MORE
Robert Harris back on form again with this explosive novel
Robert Harris returns to the familiar ground of the Second World War after Munich and Enigma, and of course his first novel Fatherland. This novel focuses ... READ MORE
V2.
The story opens with an evocative wartime togetherness of people realising that they were not safe at all, and then proceeds to say why. Then it follows ho... READ MORE
Brilliant read
The story is set in the final phase of WW2 and the V2 programme is used as the background. It is a good read with credible figures on both sides with a se... READ MORE
Living in fear
Most of Harris's novels are historical fiction with a twist. While this covers the history and drama of the period of rocket development it is less thrille... READ MORE
Compelling historical fiction
Victory is close. Vengeance is closer.
Robert Harris has always been great at historical thrillers and V2 continues his fine form. The arms race of World ... READ MORE
Robert Harris – V2
After having been hit by a German V2 and her affair with a high rank staff member of the ministry almost exposed, Kay Caton-Walsh, officer in the WAAF, ask... READ MORE
Not just a war book
Normally I don't like novels where there is so much technology. However it works very well in this one. Basically there are 2 parallel stories which flan... READ MORE
Another expertly researched book by Robert Harris
I always enjoy this WW2 genre. Robert Harris has written many books set in this era. I enjoyed this book. but preferred some of his earlier ones
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