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** 'A vivid evocation of an often romanticised aspect of World War 1, pulling no punches, and a fitting tribute to those men and women who risked life and limb. A story of war, love and friendship, heroics and heroism (DAILY MAIL)
Spring 1917. Under furious attack both from the ground and the air, the average survival time of a First World War reconnaissance pilot is eighteen hours. George Duckwell, reluctant novice-hero of the Royal Flying Corps, is living on borrowed time.
Having joined up to escape disgrace at home, George can only watch in horror as a succession of comrades - inexperienced, under-trained and hopelessly idealistic - are shot down, burned, maimed and killed, while somehow he survives.
Struggling to make sense of the conflict, George forms an awkward friendship with William 'Mac' MacBride, an enigmatic Canadian ace, waging his own private war against the legendary Red Baron. But when Mac falls for George's sweetheart - front-line nurse Emily - heartbroken George learns that Mac's mysterious past is darker than he imagined, and the fragile bond that keeps the two men alive comes under threat on the eve of the most lethal conflict the modern world has known.
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Librería: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, Estados Unidos de America
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Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
Hardback. Condición: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Nº de ref. del artículo: GOR002227640
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Librería: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, Reino Unido
Condición: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Nº de ref. del artículo: 7719-9781408701850
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Librería: Bahamut Media, Reading, Reino Unido
Condición: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee. Nº de ref. del artículo: 6545-9781408701850
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Librería: Kennys Bookstore, Olney, MD, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Very Good. 2009. Hardcover. Fine in fine dust wrapper. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Nº de ref. del artículo: KSG0004313
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Librería: Brit Books, Milton Keynes, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Used; Very Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. Nº de ref. del artículo: 2204923
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Librería: Greener Books, London, Reino Unido
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Librería: Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, Irlanda
Condición: Very Good. 2009. Hardcover. Fine in fine dust wrapper. . . . . Nº de ref. del artículo: KSG0004313
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Librería: Terry Blowfield, Norwich, NORFO, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Published by Little, Brown of London in 2010. Hardcover. 1st edition: Book condition: Very Good. Brown cloth boards with white titles to spine. Inside pages are in good order. Dust Jacket condition: Good to Very Good. Price unclipped. See photograph. Dims: 205mm x 135mm x 30mm. 336 pages. Spring 1917. Under furious attack both from the ground and the air, the average survival time of a First World War reconnaissance pilot is eighteen hours. George Duckwell, reluctant novice-hero of the Royal Flying Corps, is living on borrowed time. Having joined up to escape disgrace at home, George can only watch in horror as a succession of comrades - inexperienced, under-trained and hopelessly idealistic - are shot down, burned, maimed and killed, while somehow he survives. Struggling to make sense of the conflict, George forms an awkward friendship with William 'Mac' MacBride, an enigmatic Canadian ace, waging his own private war against the legendary Red Baron. But when Mac falls for George's sweetheart - front-line nurse Emily - heartbroken George learns that Mac's mysterious past is darker than he imagined, and the fragile bond that keeps the two men alive comes under threat on the eve of the most lethal conflict the modern world has known. Nº de ref. del artículo: 007063
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Librería: RightWayUp Books, Woodbridge, SUFFO, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Radcliffe, Robert. Across the blood-red skies. First edition, inscribed and signed by the author to title page. London: Little, Brown, 2010. Hardback, VG, in unclipped dustjacket, with minor shelfwear to top edge, slightly sunned to spine. Brown cloth with cream lettering to spine. Binding strong and tight. Red endppaers. loosely inserted postcard invitation to book signing. 325pp., contents clean and bright. Spring 1917. The average survival time of a First World War reconnaissance pilot is eighteen hours. After weeks in the thick of it, George Duckwell, reluctant novice-hero of the Royal Flying Corps, is living on borrowed time, watching in horror as a succession of comrades are shot down, burned, maimed and killed, while somehow he survives. Struggling to make sense of the conflict, George forms an awkward friendship with William 'Mac' MacBride, an enigmatic Canadian ace, waging his own private war against the legendary Red Baron, Manfred von Richtofen. But when Mac falls for George's sweetheart front-line nurse Emily the fragile bond that keeps the two men alive comes under threat on the eve of the most lethal conflict the modern world has known. RightWayUp Books aims to provide accurate and detailed descriptions. All images are of the actual book for sale - no stock images are ever used. Thank you for looking at this listing. Signed by Author(s). Nº de ref. del artículo: ABE-1719842404577
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