Product Review 'A thrilling read' Historical Novel Society 'Explodes with promise' Publishers Weekly* 'Beautifully written, almost lyrical prose' Amazon Vine reviewer Quarter-Finalist Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award 2014 * Publishers Weekly is an independent organisation. The review was based on a manuscript verions of the book and not a published version. Product Description Summer 1940Britain stands alone, its army smashed by the Germans in France, and the survivors barely rescued from the beaches of Dunkirk. In London, Winston Churchill remains defiant, trying desperately to rally the nation to resist the Nazi invasion.But not everyone in his cabinet share his resolve. Some believe there is no option but to seek a deal with Hitler. Twenty miles across the English Channel, the Nazi armies stand ready, preparing to invade. There are signs that Britain is weakening. The Royal Air Force has almost disappeared; there are reports of mutinies in the Royal Navy, peace marches, hints of disloyalty involving the Duke of Windsor. Britain is close to collapse. Then the Nazis receive is a message from London. An unknown group makes contact, seeking talks. Who are these 'Realists'? Is there even a traitor inside the Cabinet? Who has sent an An Invitation to Hitler?