It is 1940 and First World War veteran John Groves awaits news of the impending invasion of London by the military might of Nazi Germany. His priority, to protect his family. Later, sabotage is planned by John to fight back, but when a high-ranking German general visits John’s family home, the meeting leads to dramatic and unimaginable events for him and his family. An enduring, unlikely friendship develops between the two men and their families as the drama unfolds amidst the intrigue of an occupied nation, where they must act ruthlessly for survival.
Born in Hertfordshire in 1944 and growing up in London being regenerated in the early post-war years, author George developed a passion for writing historical events at an early age. After retiring from a busy business life and travelling to many countries from 1977 to 2015, he finally found time to write his first novel, The Film, ambition achieved. Married to Jan since 1970, he has two sons and a daughter and now lives in Essex.