Man with the Black Worry-Beads

by George Rumanes

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• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0018VDGXI
• Release Date: January 1974
• Publisher: Pocket
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.

Customer Reviews

A classic adventure

One of the most exciting novels written. A true classic adventure during the darkest days of Greece in the last century. Rumanes writes from the perspective of a witness and hero of his time. Highly recommended for all readers interested in romance, history, war and courage.

GREEKS DESTROY A GERMAN FLEET

Hello:We are Sophia Kanaris and Fotine Sarbanis and we are passing the word."The Man With The Black Worrybeads gives the reader a vivid picture of a proud (Greek) people, struggling to retain their identity under appalling conditions." The New York Times"It is a real joy to come across such a brilliantly presented novel amid today's torment of fiction. It is a fine example of intriguing drama at its very best." The Los Angels Times"This is a really neat adventure yarn, set in World War II occupied Greece, aimed straight at the Hammond Innes-Alistair MacLean market. It hits right on target. Publishers Weekly"A dramatic story of love, life and death. There must be a dozen better-known writers who have never in their lives done anything nearly as good" Fort Worth PressTHE MAN WITH THE BLACK WORRYBEADS by George N. Rumanes is one of the best books ever written about Greece and its people, a book that had to be written.We are passing the word because the book reveals a part of Greek history that was never told before and we are proud of it. For more information please go to .... If, after your inspection agree with us, please do tell a friend.Sincerely,Sophia Kanaris and Fotine SarbanisP.S. It is a great read and makes an excellent gift.(This is an Authors Guild of America backiprint)

ONE OF THE BEST 10 BOOKS EVER WRITTEN

THE MAN WITH THE BLACK WORRYBEADS unfolds in sustained crescendo, culminating in the dramatic attack on the Axis fleet anchored in Piraeus, Greece, a massive operation that involves the British MI-6, the Nazis and the Greeks - as the fate of war hangs in the balance. It is the saga of beleaguered people in their time of greatest heroism