"I find on adding up that I have to read over 300 modern novels a year. Half-a-dozen of them I would wish to read again. This is one." - John Betjeman, Daily Herald "His creative ability is undeniable." - Charles Marriott, Guardian "This young writer's passionate interest in humanity and its problems is infectious." - Ralph Straus, Sunday Times General Sir Hugh Weigh is a war hero, a celebrated adventurer,...