Behind Enemy Lines

This is a compelling autobiography which draws you in from the very first page. The catch is that some of the details are factual, whilst others are pure fiction. The author, Malcolm Rothwell, is selected and trained for a secret mission in war torn Germany. Having completed his mission he, and his accomplices, have to plan a means of escape. There is plenty of cloak and dagger and, indeed, Malcolm and his friends are captured and imprisoned. The story is interspersed with thoughtful reflections on the joys and challenges of the Christian faith. A femme fatale is also involved. This is an intimate and resonant historical drama.

Malcolm Rothwell has been a Methodist Minister for over 40 years, having previously been a teacher. He is now retired and involved in a ministry of spiritual accompaniment, retreat leading and writing. His previous books are Journeying with God; Sense and Nonsense, Conversations with a Clown about Spiritual Things; and Running the Race, Finding God in the London Marathon. He has been a marriage counsellor and Chair of the Trustees of the Retreat Association. He and his wife, Lucy, have five children between them and eleven grandchildren. He lives in Portchester, near Portsmouth