David M Guss has written the barely believable story of Alastair Cram, a Scottish prisoner of war who attempted a record 21 prison escapes during the Second World War.
And it is as gripping as it is inspiring.
Described by his widow Isobel as a private and reserved man, Cram wrote about his experiences in his journals after returning from the war.
The author spent years studying these pages in order to put together this masterful account of Cram’s extraordinary life, accompanied by a selection of photographs.
At crucial moments, he quotes from Alastair’s journals, or those of his friends, giving the story a striking element of gravity.
Harrowing and deeply touching, 21 Escapes pays homage to an inspiring figure and the determination of the human spirit.
It’s a story that needs to be told.
The 21 Escapes of Lt Alastair Cram, by David M Guss, published by Macmillan, £18.99.
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