Soldier and the Christmas Tree
It wasn't just a rescue mission anymore. It was a race.
It is 1942, three weeks before Christmas, and the war is blazing over London. Arthur Pryor is sent on a top secret mission to Germany-occupied Norway as part of a highly-trained unit. He does not know why Commander Ian Fleming has sent them, or what they will find there. All he knows is that he must make it home to his son before Christmas day. He promised.
The Soldier and the Christmas Tree is a heartwarming tale of family and war, inspired by the true story of the first Christmas tree to be placed in Trafalgar Square, due in large part to the covert actions of James Bond creator Ian Fleming and his commando unit during the Second World War.
From the streets of London to the forests of Norway, this is an adventure filled with the horrors of war and the magic of Christmas. This perfect seasonal read also includes an essay on the real-life historical incident.
Simon Ward is Publishing Director at Ian Fleming Publications. He is also a writer of fiction and non-fiction, having published over a dozen books on cinema.