Kidnap the Emperor! (SAS Operation)

In 1975, Ethiopia was plunged into chaos and bloodshed following the Communist revolution. But an astonishing truth emerged: Emperor Haile Selassie, recently deposed, was being kept alive in prison by Mengitsu Haile Mariam. The British and American governments would not tolerate a ruthless regime's acquisition of his billion-pound fortune, which threatened to destabilize the Middle East and all of East Africa. A daring mission was devised: kidnap the Emperor. Three SAS soldiers were selected for this hazardous task, which required them to penetrate a remote desert fortress and escape through arid highlands with a frail old man in tow. The team would need extraordinary duplicity to get in and acute tactical expertise to get out. If anything went wrong, it would be as if they had never existed. This gripping tale of espionage and survival is set against the backdrop of a country torn apart by conflict and corruption. With its unique blend of action, suspense, and intrigue, Kidnap the Emperor! is a thrilling pacey read that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.