We have over a million books in stock

Bookbot
The book is currently out of stock

The Siege

A Six-Day Hostage Crisis and the Daring Special-Forces Operation That Shocked the World

Authors

400 pages

More about the book

Set against the backdrop of the American hostage crisis in Iran, the narrative unfolds during a tense six-day standoff at the Iranian embassy in London, where six armed gunmen take twenty-six hostages. As police negotiators and intelligence agencies work to resolve the situation, rival protestors clash outside, and the SAS prepares a daring rescue mission. The hostages employ their wits to survive, culminating in a high-stakes raid that leads to a tragic climax. This gripping account highlights the resilience of ordinary individuals in extraordinary circumstances, linking to future historical events.

Book variant

2024, hardcover

Book purchase

The book is currently out of stock.