James Bond meets Michael Schumacher The idea of racing drivers working as secret agents is at best far-fetched but The Grand Prix Saboteurs tells the amazing TRUE story of how three top Grand Prix drivers from the 1920s and 1930s worked for a clandestine British secret service in occupied France, during World War II. The product of 18 years of research, The Grand Prix Saboteurs tells a story that remained top secret until the British Government finally agreed to release them in 2003. The book dazzles with swashbuckling escapes, shocking betrayals and a story you will never forget.
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By R T Ryan
Format:Paperback
A few years back I wrote a novel called Early One Morning, based on the true story of a group of Grand Prix drivers who joined Special Operations Executive during WW2. At the time people asked me why I didn't just write a non-fiction book. Joe Saward's book is the answer. This is the work I couldn't have written and I am glad I didn't try (I'll stick to novels). Saward (whom I have never met or spoken to) has combined his formidable knowledge of GP racing together with a vast quantity of meticulous research and managed, with enviable deftness, to produce a thrilling and heartbreaking story. Anyone interested in the fascinating legend of the racing driver spies Benoist and Williams and Wimille, and in SOE in general, should buy this book. I take my peaked cap off to him.
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By Liz
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I first heard of the "characters" of this book in the mid 70's when I first started getting interested and going to GP races including Monaca won by Williams, and the Le Mans 24 Heures, where grandstands were named after Benoist and Wimille. A few weeks ago I found Robert Ryan's novel on the subject and was gripped and intrigued. Then I read about Joe Saward's book in the Telegraph and thought I'd better order it. Absolutely fascinating - I learned a lot about the French Resistance that I'd not previously known - or cared about - before. I'm glad I read these books this way round as fiction is always an easier read and whets the appetite for the sometimes unpalatable truth. The only trouble is, one of my favourite TV programmes, Hallo Hallo, is no longer funny ...
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By jerste
Format:Paperback
The Grand Prix Saboteurs is a detailed, intricate story about the secret world of motor racing.
Despite its length, I was surprised at how easily the story flowed and how Joe Saward managed to combine so many different elements into a coherent whole.
A 'classic' in every sense of the word.
Despite its length, I was surprised at how easily the story flowed and how Joe Saward managed to combine so many different elements into a coherent whole.
A 'classic' in every sense of the word.
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A Must for Fans of Racing with Interest in WWII
I am a huge fan of F1 and have recently been reading more and more about the history of racing. I have always been fascinated by the details of the Second World War and all of the... Read more
Published 25 days ago by Charles Kliment
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Great book especially for Bugatti fans
An very detailed story about 3 pre war Bugatti drivers, Robert Benoist, Willy Williams-Grover and Jean Pierre Wimille who joined the british secret services to set up the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jan
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Very Good Book
I bought for my partner as a present and he loved it... Easy to read. It is high recommend it.
Published 2 months ago by Gema Bernaldo de Quiros
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A truly moving story.
I was totally hooked on this book the moment I picked it up.
It is a true story of British Secret Agents working behind enemy lines in occupied France during WWII in an... Read more
It is a true story of British Secret Agents working behind enemy lines in occupied France during WWII in an... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mr. Ps Smith
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The Grand Prix Saboteurs: The Grand Prix Drivers Who Became British Secret Agents During World War II. Read more
Published 18 months ago by wnicola
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An eye-opening read
The book opens well. The story is very factual, perhaps containing too much detail in parts which detract from the story line. Read more
Published on 31 Mar 2011 by Slothead
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This book tells the tale of some pre-WW2 racing drivers who were later recruited by the SOE organization and who operated in both Occupied France and Unoccupied France (Vichy... Read more
Published on 3 Sep 2010 by Ian Millard
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Excellent Book
Having read early one morning several times I was looking for more information on the agents involved. Read more
Published on 23 Jun 2010 by Monkey Magic
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Solid research with lot of information
Fascinating story, clearly narrated. However the great amount of details shown (it's not fiction, it's a solid research book) may be intimidating to anyone but the hardcore history... Read more
Published on 8 Mar 2010 by Alessio Bragadini
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Rivetting read
A rivetting read backed with exhaustive and revealing research into the incredible lives of the early Grand Prix drivers in France who became resistance heroes in WW2.
Published on 12 Sep 2009 by R. Elated
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