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In the dawn of World War II, Winston Churchill secretly recruits a 15‑year‑old boy as an undercover agent. Code‑named Christopher Robin, he reports directly to Churchill and undertakes a series of highly dangerous missions, steadily transforming from youth to a seasoned operative. His clandestine work, conducted in utmost secrecy, supports the war effort and exemplifies the unseen bravery of the era’s espionage.
First publish date: 1979
Genre: War & Military Fiction/World War II Fiction
Authors: Brian Garfield
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