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Where Eagles Dare

Where Eagles Dare

EspionageMilitary
Pages
283
Published
1976
Language
English

Synopsis

In the dead of winter, a crack team of Allied commandos is dropped behind enemy lines in Nazi Germany. Their mission: infiltrate a seemingly impenetrable mountaintop fortress to rescue a captured American general. But the castle is a deathtrap, and not everyone on the team can be trusted.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

TenseAdventurousGrittyAtmospheric
QuestSurvivalBetrayal

Genres

Espionage Military Spy Thriller World War II Historical Fiction Suspense

Authors

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Alistair MacLean

Alistair MacLean was born in Glasgow, Scotland, the son of a minister. He spent much of his childhood in Daviot, Scotland. His native language was Scottish Gaelic. During World War II he served with the Royal Navy and was released in 1946. After the war, he studied English at the University of Glasgow, and he began writing short stories for extra income. He graduated in 1953 and became a a school teacher in Rutherglen. In 1954 he won a fiction competition and Collins Publishing asked him f...

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Norah Woollard

Norah Woollard is the author of the thrilling adventure novel Where Eagles Dare. She writes gripping stories that keep you turning pages.

Characters

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Frequently asked questions

  • Is Where Eagles Dare based on a true story?

    While the specific mission in Where Eagles Dare is fictional, Alistair MacLean drew inspiration from real-world commando raids and intelligence operations during World War II to create a plausible and intense scenario.

  • Is there a film adaptation of Where Eagles Dare?

    Where Eagles Dare was adapted into a highly successful film in 1968, starring Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood. The screenplay was also written by Alistair MacLean, ensuring a close adherence to his original story.

  • How does Where Eagles Dare compare to Alistair MacLean's other works?

    Where Eagles Dare exemplifies MacLean's signature style of high-stakes World War II espionage and adventure, featuring intricate plotting, double-crosses, and a relentless pace, similar to his novels like The Guns of Navarone and Ice Station Zebra.