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During the Cold War, a rogue U‑boat patrols the Atlantic coast, its fanatical crew determined to carry out a self‑proclaimed dream of France. The threat posed by this vessel, known as L’Alouette, endangers Europe and could trigger a widespread conflict. Only one man—dubbed the "Butcher of Perak"—stands between the looming danger and the hope for peace across the continent.
First publish date: 1964
Genre: Thriller/Political Thriller
Authors: Jack Higgins
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