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Blown: The Incredible Story of John Goldsmith: Racehorse Trainer, Gambler and Wartime Secret Agent
Jamie Reid
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Description for Blown: The Incredible Story of John Goldsmith: Racehorse Trainer, Gambler and Wartime Secret Agent
Paperback. The brilliantly told true story of the exploits of trainer, gambler and SOE agent John Goldsmith. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: BGH; WSNB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 130 x 27. Weight in Grams: 290.
'The incredible story of the man who went from trying to win the Grand National to playing a key role in co-ordinating the French Resistance.' Daily Express An English racehorse trainer and horse dealer's son, John Goldsmith was born and brought up in Paris and spoke fluent French. In 1942 he was recruited in to the legendary Special Operations Executive, or SOE, and dropped three times behind enemy lines. In 1943 he organised the escape of a French air force general across the Pyrenees but a few months later he was caught by the Gestapo in Paris only to ... Read more
'The incredible story of the man who went from trying to win the Grand National to playing a key role in co-ordinating the French Resistance.' Daily Express An English racehorse trainer and horse dealer's son, John Goldsmith was born and brought up in Paris and spoke fluent French. In 1942 he was recruited in to the legendary Special Operations Executive, or SOE, and dropped three times behind enemy lines. In 1943 he organised the escape of a French air force general across the Pyrenees but a few months later he was caught by the Gestapo in Paris only to ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Raceform Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
384
Place of Publication
Newbury, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781910498453
SKU
V9781910498453
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-5
About Jamie Reid
JAMIE REID is a journalist and author and has written several books including the 2013 William Hill Sports Book of the Year, Doped.
Reviews for Blown: The Incredible Story of John Goldsmith: Racehorse Trainer, Gambler and Wartime Secret Agent
Blown, The Incredible Story of John Goldsmith, Racehorse Trainer, Gambler and Wartime Secret Agent delivers all its title promises and more. Jamie Reid has contributed to some of racing's finest writing over the past 30 years and his latest is a worthy successor to Doped, the 2013 William Hill Sports Book of the Year. The Observer; Fascinating tale ... Read more