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Prisoners of the Castle: An Epic Story of Survival and Escape from Colditz, the Nazis' Fortress Prison

Name: Prisoners of the Castle: An Epic Story of Survival and Escape from Colditz, the Nazis' Fortress Prison
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Book Synopsis: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The “entertaining [and] often-moving account” (The Wall Street Journal) of the remarkable POWs whose relentlessly creative attempts to escape a notorious Nazi prison embodied the spirit of resistance against fascism, from the author of The Spy and the Traitor

“Macintyre has a knack for finding the most fascinating story lines in history.”—David Grann, author of The Wager and Killers of the Flower Moon

In this gripping narrative, Ben Macintyre tackles one of the most famous prison stories in history and makes it utterly his own. During World War II, the German army used the towering Colditz Castle to hold the most defiant Allied prisoners. For four years, these prisoners of the castle tested its walls and its guards with ingenious escape attempts that would become legend.

But as Macintyre shows, the story of Colditz was about much more than escape. Its population represented a society in miniature, full of heroes and traitors, class conflicts and secret alliances, and the full range of human joy and despair. In Macintyre’s telling, Colditz’s most famous names—like the indomitable Pat Reid—share glory with lesser known but equally remarkable characters like Indian doctor Birendranath Mazumdar whose ill treatment, hunger strike, and eventual escape read like fiction; Florimond Duke, America’s oldest paratrooper and least successful secret agent; and Christopher Clayton Hutton, the brilliant inventor employed by British intelligence to manufacture covert escape aids for POWs.

Prisoners of the Castle traces the war’s arc from within Colditz’s stone walls, where the stakes rose as Hitler’s war machine faltered and the men feared that liberation would not come soon enough to spare them a grisly fate at the hands of the Nazis. Bringing together the wartime intrigue of his acclaimed Operation Mincemeat and keen psychological portraits of his bestselling true-life spy stories, Macintyre has breathed new life into one of the greatest war stories ever told.

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Discover the incredible true story of survival and escape with Prisoners of the Castle: An Epic Story of Survival and Escape from Colditz - the remarkable account that will keep you on the edge of your seat! This New York Times bestseller by Ben Macintyre takes you deep into the heart of World War II, where defiant Allied prisoners tested the limits of the notorious Colditz Castle. Experience the gripping narrative that showcases the indomitable human spirit in the face of adversity.

Uncover the secrets of Colditz Castle, the fortress prison that held the most determined prisoners. For four years, these brave men devised ingenious escape plans that challenged the castle's walls and guards. Macintyre's exceptional storytelling skills take you beyond mere escape attempts, diving into the intricate society that existed within Colditz. Heroes and traitors, class conflicts and secret alliances, and the full spectrum of human emotions come together in this captivating tale.

Macintyre brings to life the extraordinary individuals who fought against the Nazis' oppressions. Experience the heroism of Pat Reid, whose indomitable spirit inspired everyone around him. Be amazed by the lesser-known but equally remarkable characters like Birendranath Mazumdar, an Indian doctor whose story of ill treatment, hunger strike, and eventual escape reads like a work of fiction. Join Florimond Duke, America's oldest paratrooper, on his suspenseful journey as a secret agent. Marvel at Christopher Clayton Hutton, the brilliant inventor who designed covert escape aids for POWs on behalf of British intelligence.

Prisoners of the Castle is a masterful blend of historical intrigue and psychological portraits. Macintyre paints a vivid picture of the war's progression from within the stone walls of Colditz. As Hitler's war machine falters, the stakes rise for the prisoners, and their fear of a gruesome fate at the hands of the Nazis intensifies. In this captivating narrative, Macintyre's expert storytelling weaves together the suspenseful elements of Operation Mincemeat and his bestselling true-life spy stories, breathing new life into one of the greatest war stories ever told.

Don't miss out on this captivating piece of history! Immerse yourself in the enthralling world of Colditz Castle and the relentless spirit of those who dared to defy. Get your copy of Prisoners of the Castle today and experience the power of the human will in the face of unimaginable circumstances.

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