As D-Day looms, Special Operations Executive agent Felicity “Flick” Clariet, a seasoned operative in Northern France, faces her gravest challenge yet. Tasked with sabotaging the largest telephone exchange in Europe – a critical German communication hub – Flick's initial, direct assault with her Resistance-leader husband goes catastrophically wrong. Her team is decimated, her husband vanishes, and her confidence is shattered. With time running out and Allied invasion imminent, Flick is given one last, desperate chance. She must assemble and train an unconventional, all-female team, none of whom are professional soldiers, to infiltrate the heavily guarded exchange. Code-named the Jackdaws, these women must navigate a world bristling with danger, where the Germans are now actively hunting Flick. But deeper layers of peril exist, as Flick uncovers betrayals and hidden agendas not only within the German ranks but also among her hastily recruited team and even those she trusts most, forcing her to confront profound secrets about herself as the hours tick down to the ultimate confrontation.
Critical Reception
"Ken Follett's "Jackdaws" is celebrated as a masterclass in historical suspense, showcasing his signature blend of intricate plotting, authentic detail, and powerful character-driven narrative."