{"product_id":"in-pursuit-of-platinum-the-shocking-secret-of-world-war-ii-9780957346406","title":"In Pursuit of Platinum: The Shocking Secret of World War II","description":"\u003cb\u003e'BRILLIANT  EXCITING  SUSPENSEFUL ' A ROLLERCOASTER CHASE.PURSUED BY RUTHLESS NAZIS.THE SECRET THEY DON'T WANT YOU TO FIND OUT. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eVoted #1 on Goodreads Best WWII Fiction and Biography; #5 on Thrillers You Must Read and #6 Best Spy Story\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn action-packed thriller that keeps you wondering right to the end - and beyond. As the Germans are about to invade Paris in 1940 American Ben Peters attempts to smuggle a fortune in platinum out of the city in the legendary Bullion Bentley. But the Bentley is carrying an even more valuable human cargo, a mysterious Frenchwoman escaping with her young son and a secret that could change the course of the Second World War. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlena and Ben are the targets of Hitler's ruthless investigator, whose family will be executed if he fails. His orders are to silence Alena before she can reveal her secret; capture her young son and take him back to Berlin; and recover the Banque de France's platinum. As they flee their hunter, they experience the stark and tragic realities of war and the raw emotions of two heroes living on the edge of fear.And not everything is as it seems. Who is Alena and what is her secret that could destroy everything Adolf Hitler and the Nazis stand for? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn Pursuit Of Platinum\u003c\/b\u003e will be enjoyed by readers of WWII historical fiction authors Robert Harris, Alan Furst, Ken Follett and Len Deighton and lovers of espionage thriller writers David Baldacci, Daniel Silva, Nelson DeMille, Vince Flynn and Lee Child.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first book in Vic Robbie's successful Ben Peters series, it sets the pattern for the fast-paced, action-packed intrigue emulated in his subsequent books, \u003cb\u003eParadise Gold\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eThe Girl with the Silver Stiletto\u003c\/b\u003e, that reviewers praised as 'Brilliant  Exciting  Suspenseful ' \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWHAT READERS AND REVIEWERS ARE SAYING \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoyed the book immensely. Hard to put it down. Plenty of action, romance and international intrigue. A well -deserved 5-star book  - \u003cb\u003eRichard Small\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe opening pages grab and don't let go  A great WWII novel - \u003cb\u003eBros Washburn\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely riveting. I read it end to end and way into the night. Look forward to more - \u003cb\u003eRabinder Sikand\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLOVED it. More please. Thanks  - \u003cb\u003eJohn S Webb\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn enthralling read. It would make a blockbuster film. It leaves the reader wondering right to the end - and afterwards - \u003cb\u003eJon Marcus\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHolds the reader's attention from start to finish. - \u003cb\u003eSara from Essex\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead it in two sittings. Gripped me from start to finish. Made an excellent Xmas present for my dad and my father-in-law who absolutely loved it too  Can't wait for your next book - \u003cb\u003eNic Hindle\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReally enjoyed the style. Well-developed characters that truly came alive in my mind. The pace of the story was good and the pursuit across Europe felt knowledgeable and well constructed - \u003cb\u003eSimon P Butler\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis builds and is gripping. It would make a good film. Enjoyable and well written. I would recommend this book - \u003cb\u003eFiona Lever\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery enjoyable book. If you like reading Alan Furst and Phillip Kerr you will like this book. More than the other authors I mentioned he gets to the point of the story and it moves quickly - \u003cb\u003eRichard A Fisk Jr\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased on historical facts, I enjoyed reading this version of history. I recommend the book to any one who likes historical fiction - \u003cb\u003eJack M Cook\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNon-stop action with a thrilling ending. Cannot wait for the next one  - \u003cb\u003eR M Love\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor readers of WWII fiction I recommend this book. The story plot is very interesting and exciting. One of the best I have read. - \u003cb\u003ePatricia A Wilson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Vic Robbie\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Principium Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/05\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 312\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.92lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.65d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780957346406\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVic Robbie's \u003c\/b\u003e thrillers have been described as 'brilliant, exciting, suspenseful'. He is the author of a WWII historical and espionage series including the best-selling \u003cb\u003eIn Pursuit Of Platinum, Paradise Gold\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eThe Girl with the Silver Stiletto\u003c\/b\u003e. His character Ben Peters has been likened to a reluctant James Bond. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe is an international journalist whose work has been published worldwide and has worked for newspapers and magazines in the UK, Australia and the US as a writer, columnist and editor. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApart from playing golf with a passion, but little skill, he has run several marathons including New York and London for charity. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFind out more at \u003cb\u003ewww.VicRobbie.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Principium Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":40270680883315,"sku":"9.78E+12","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_a485e2d4-f6db-4ae8-b4f5-0d2f2ad3450a.jpg?v=1657808029","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/in-pursuit-of-platinum-the-shocking-secret-of-world-war-ii-9780957346406","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}