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Pre-owned. A Beacon of Hope follows the story through the eyes of those who were there; young men such as twenty-year-old fighter pilot Raoul Daddo-Langlois, and anti-aircraft gunner Ken Griffiths; American Art Roscoe and submariner Tubby Crawford – who served on the most successful Allied submarine of the Second World War; cabaret dancer-turned RAF plotter Christina Ratcliffe, and her lover, the brilliant and irrepressible reconnaissance pilot, Adrian Warburton. Their stories and others provide extraordinary first hand accounts of heroism, resilience, love, and loss, highlighting one of the most remarkable stories of World War II. Reviews: ‘At least three books have recently been published on Malta’s war years. The best of them all is James Holland’s Fortress Malta….highly recommended’ (Guards Magazine ). ‘A most useful item in the book is the postscript which details what happened to the individuals after the siege ended. To generations who come later this book amply illustrates the dangers, difficulties and in some cases sheer terror when in combat’ (RTR Publications ). A very fine first printing in a likewise unclipped dust wrapper. Unread gift condition. Signed and Publication Day dated 31st March 2003 by James Holland to the title page. An outstanding copy scarce to find especially pdd. Book and dust jacket as new. Hardcover. Published by Orion 2003