Description
Cold Harbour by Jack Higgins is a historical war thriller and the second instalment in the Dougal Munro and Jack Carter series. Set in May 1944 on the eve of the Allied invasion of Europe, the novel draws readers into the high-stakes world of espionage and covert operations during the final stages of the Second World War. When American OSS agent Craig Osbourne is captured at sea, it appears his mission—and his life—may be over.
However, events take an unexpected turn when Osbourne is drawn into a secret Allied operation involving deception, infiltration and calculated risk. Tasked with assisting in a daring mission inside occupied France, he becomes part of a plan aimed at gathering crucial intelligence on German defences ahead of D-Day. As the operation unfolds, tension builds around loyalty, identity and the ever-present threat of exposure behind enemy lines.
Fast-paced and rooted in wartime intrigue, this novel is an engaging choice for readers who enjoy historical thrillers with espionage, action and strategic depth.
