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Churchill's Secret Agent: A Novel Based on a True Story

(Paperback)


Publishing Details

Full Title:

Churchill's Secret Agent: A Novel Based on a True Story

Contributors:

By (Author) Max Ciampoli
By (author) Linda Ciampoli

ISBN:

9780425229750

Publisher:

Penguin Putnam Inc

Imprint:

Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S.

Publication Date:

7th December 2010

Country:

United States

Classifications

Readership:

General

Genre:
Fiction/Non-fiction:

Fiction

Dewey:

813.6

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Paperback

Number of Pages:

496

Dimensions:

Width 106mm, Height 190mm

Weight:

269g

Description

Based upon Max Hardonniere's own experiences as a covert operative during World War II, Churchill's Secret Agent is the story of a young man whose acquaintance with the great Prime Minister led to him being recruited and trained as a spy who fought his own war from behind enemy lines.

Author Bio

Max Ciampoli was born in Paris and was raised in Monaco. With his godfather's guidance and the approval of Winston Churchill, he served as a secret agent during World War II. He was wounded during the war and decided to emigrate to the United States where he worked various jobs including executive chef, horse-breeder, and the owner of several hair salons and car dealerships. Decades after the war, he began experiencing post traumatic disorder and with the help of his wife Linda, he decided to channel his experience into writing Churchill's Secret Agent. Linda Ciampoli was born in Los Angeles and raised in Long Beach. She attended the University of Bordeaux, the Sorbonne in Paris, and University of California Los Angeles. She has worked in various fields including the hospitality and hotel industry.

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