{"product_id":"the-final-chase-douglas-roberts-9781739918286","title":"The Final Chase: A modern reawakening for a Royal Engineer whose determination succeeded during World War II","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLieutenant Colonel Bernard Stock, a Royal Engineer veteran, finds himself at the heart of an extraordinary mission-one so clandestine, it has the blessing of Winston Churchill himself. Commanding a vast workforce in Burma, Stock's responsibility is daunting: construct his twenty-second airfield behind enemy lines. But when he's called back to headquarters for an unexpected negotiation with a Japanese officer, the weight of empires hangs in the balance. Though the enemy captures and tortures him, the mission's secrecy is never compromised-or so he believes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFast forward sixty years, Stock languishes in a poorly-managed elderly care home, his glory days seemingly forgotten. New medication revives not just his health but also buried memories. A mission uncompleted beckons, and time is suddenly of the essence. News of an upcoming 'World Peace Day, ' featuring a high-profile apology from Japanese dignitaries for wartime atrocities, adds urgency. The world watches, oblivious to the ticking clock of Stock's mission, a plan teeming with unexpected turns and nefarious obstacles-from inept ministers and corrupt officials to family misunderstandings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the help of his grandchildren and driven by a soldier's resolve, Stock races against the odds to complete his decades-old mission. As he confronts the Japanese delegation on a stage set for world-wide viewing, the question isn't just whether he will succeed, but what the reverberations will be, echoing down the annals of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDive into this gripping tale that shuttles between wartime bravery and present-day intrigue. Experience the life of Bernard Stock-his unfinished mission, his unyielding resolve, and a legacy written across the pages of history. Don't miss this riveting story of honour, family, and the inexorable march of time. Get your copy today to journey through a tale that transcends eras, offering a unique lens into the complexities of duty, memory, and unfinished business.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Douglas Roberts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1739918282\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781739918286\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Dr Enterprises\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/20\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 388\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.08lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.86d","brand":"Douglas Roberts","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48873807216895,"sku":"9781739918286","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-final-chase-douglas-roberts-9781739918286","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}