The future is never certain...
For over four centuries Armorel - let us call it an imaginary Channel Island - had been a haven of peace.
With the fall of France in 1940, the island became untenable by British arms and, for four long years, was enclosed in a loop of enemy steel.
But the islanders of Armorel, bound by their comradery and patriotism, never wavered in their faith in Britain.
Led by the Provost, in the absence of the Suzerain, they fought with all their hearts, clinging onto their way of life despite the intrusion by the German occupation.
In the thunderstorm of war, the ancient truths remained and Valentine Morland - history don, bird-watcher and officer of no fixed military occupation - set out by submarine for Armorel.
In the darkest days of battle, his purpose was to accomplish something far more important to peace than to war.
The preservation of Britain's strength and power in this fragile time was the only thing that would bring hope of a life beyond the war.
This symbol of strength and status was a thoroughbred cow; it was an Appointment with Venus which was not one to be missed.
"Jerrard Tickell's prose, always surging and buoyant, swings to the Channel breakers. This is a very good novel, simple, gay and at times deeply moving." - Island Guardian
Jerrard Tickell was born in Dublin and wrote his first book at just 18. He was a member of the Royal Army Service Corps. His official duties took him all over the world including Egypt and practically every port in the Near East. His books, a number of which have been made into successful movies, include Moon Squadron, Island Rescue, and Hussar Honeymoon.
Genre: Thriller
For over four centuries Armorel - let us call it an imaginary Channel Island - had been a haven of peace.
With the fall of France in 1940, the island became untenable by British arms and, for four long years, was enclosed in a loop of enemy steel.
But the islanders of Armorel, bound by their comradery and patriotism, never wavered in their faith in Britain.
Led by the Provost, in the absence of the Suzerain, they fought with all their hearts, clinging onto their way of life despite the intrusion by the German occupation.
In the thunderstorm of war, the ancient truths remained and Valentine Morland - history don, bird-watcher and officer of no fixed military occupation - set out by submarine for Armorel.
In the darkest days of battle, his purpose was to accomplish something far more important to peace than to war.
The preservation of Britain's strength and power in this fragile time was the only thing that would bring hope of a life beyond the war.
This symbol of strength and status was a thoroughbred cow; it was an Appointment with Venus which was not one to be missed.
Praise for Jerrard Tickell
"Jerrard Tickell's prose, always surging and buoyant, swings to the Channel breakers. This is a very good novel, simple, gay and at times deeply moving." - Island Guardian
Jerrard Tickell was born in Dublin and wrote his first book at just 18. He was a member of the Royal Army Service Corps. His official duties took him all over the world including Egypt and practically every port in the Near East. His books, a number of which have been made into successful movies, include Moon Squadron, Island Rescue, and Hussar Honeymoon.
Genre: Thriller
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