{"product_id":"the-shadow-of-war","title":"The Shadow of War","description":"Little Gloston, a postcard perfect village in Lincolnshire, England.\nDanny Shaw has little time for school but lots of time for stealing apples from farmers' orchards and hanging out with his friends. It's 1933 and life is simple for him, even if his parents seem worried when they listen to the radio. His father Stan, the strongest man in the village, had fought in the Great War, and he carries the scars and fear of battle with him daily.\nLadenburg, Germany, 1933.\nManfred Brehme is not living an easy life. His father is very strict and his mother always seems sad. Something is happening in Germany. One night the Reichstag burns down, and then a new group comes along that interests Manfred, the Hitler Youth. His father does not want him to join, but his father, the chief of police, is losing power daily.\nWar is brewing, and life will soon change forever for Danny and Manfred, who both become soldiers fighting against each other, and for very different reasons.\nThe Shadow of War is the first book in the Danny Shaw \/ Manfred Brehme Trilogy, which follows the lives of two boys that are destined to meet at the battle of El Alamein.\nJack Murray lives just outside London with his family. Born in Ireland he has spent most of his adult life in England. His first novel, The Affair of the Christmas Card Killer has been a global success. Five further Kit Aston novels have been published: The Chess Board Murders, The French Diplomat Affair, The Phantom, The Frisco Falcon, The Medium Murders and, most recently, The Bluebeard Club. Several characters from this series also appear in this book. Jack has also written two other detective series: The Agatha Aston Mysteries set during the mid-Victorian era and the DI Nick Jellicoe police series set in the late 50's early 60's.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1839014423\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1839014423.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Murray, Jack\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43524144398397,"sku":"BVV.1839014423.G","price":10.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1839014423-0.jpg?v=1787865556","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/the-shadow-of-war","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}