Charlie's War

1941, France

The Battle of Britain is over, but the German occupation of France ensures there is still plenty of action in store for young Spitfire pilot Charlie Quinn.

He is one of the best in his field left, but he knows only too well that every sortie could be his last.

Yet the irresistible urge to do everything he can to keep his fellow pilots, his family and England safe drives the young ace to go above and beyond the call of duty.

His worst fear is quickly realised when he’s shot down over France during his latest mission.

Charlie somehow manages to steer his stricken fighter to a crash-landing inside German-held territory near Étaples – a town, it turns out, synonymous with a terrible secret for Charlie’s family.

Badly wounded, Charlie survives – but the dogfight and crash trigger a mixed reaction among the French villagers who witness them.

Can they help the English pilot?

And more importantly, should they?

What price will they pay if their German masters discover they are aiding or harbouring the enemy?

With his condition deteriorating with each passing minute, Charlie has almost given up hope when an enigmatic stranger comes to his aide.

But will they pay a high price for their kindness?

With the Germans closing in, can Charlie keep his identity hidden long enough to escape war-torn France and return to the safety of England’s shores?

In Charlie’s War, Doherty once again presents a realistic and accurate picture of Nazi-occupied France and the dangerous world of the French resistance, while also providing a cockpit-seat glimpse of what it takes to battle it out in the skies over war-torn Europe.

Praise for Kevin Doherty

'A brilliant tale of treachery and power politics.' – Tom Kasey, best-selling author of Trade Off.

Kevin Doherty has worked in advertising and marketing, has been a director of a number of major British and international companies, and has advised businesses and government agencies in Britain and Europe. He lives in Berkshire, England, with his wife Roz. They have three sons.