The Second Victory

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Set in post-World War II Austria, the narrative follows Major Mark Hanlon, tasked with dismantling the remnants of Nazi influence in the alpine town of Bad Quellenberg. The tension escalates when Hanlon's driver is murdered by a local soldier, prompting him to seek justice in a community rife with secrets and hidden agendas. Morris West's gripping tale captures the complex emotions of a nation grappling with defeat and the challenges of rebuilding amidst lingering shadows of the past.