Captan Johns (1 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Used; Good. This exciting book finds us back in France-dropped straight into the beam of a Nazi searchlight in fact, into a Nazi plot against which a desperate struggle for life is being fought by the 'Underground' of France. To readers of King of the Commandos out heroes 'Cub' and Captain 'Gimlet' King need no introduction. In this fast moving yarn the necessity of the moment forces King into a dead man's shoes, carries him and 'Cub' on the night train into Paris under the watchful eyes of the Gestapo! - with fatal results to the Gestapo! - and out again at the height of an Allied raid in a mad dash back to the coast! Breakneck pacing and brilliant storytelling in this classic vintage children's book! Title: Gimlet Goes Again Author: Captan W. E. Johns Publisher: London University Press Publication Date: 1944 Format: Hardcover with dust jacket Condition: This book is in good condition for its age. The dust jacket is worn and damaged. There is a prize sticker on the inside board.