Hitler's Horses

Oct 4, 2024 5:21 PM

Author:Arthur Brand,Jane Hedley-Prôle

Hitler's Horses

The true story of a detective, two bronze horses and the dictator who set the world on fire.

When detective Arthur Brand is summoned to a meeting with one of the most dangerous men in the art world, he learns that a clue has emerged that could solve one of the Second World War’s unexplained mysteries: what really happened to the Striding Horses, Hitler’s favourite statue, which disappeared during the bombing of Berlin.

As Brand goes undercover to find the horses, he discovers a terrifying world ruled by neo-Nazis and former KGB agents, where Third Reich memorabilia sells for millions of dollars. The stakes get ever higher as Brand carefully lays his trap to catch the criminal masterminds trying to sell the statue on the black market. But who are they? And will he manage to bring them to justice before they discover his real identity?

With a plot worthy of John Le Carré, Hitler’s Horses is a thrilling retelling of one of history's most extraordinary heists.

Reviews

The Indiana Jones of the art world

—— Daily Telegraph

Reads like a novel by John Le Carré

—— Nieuwsuur

Forget the film The Monuments Men, in which George Clooney saves art from the hands of the Nazi’s. The way in which two massive bronze horses from Hitler’s personal art collection were retrieved – featuring Russian generals and Nazi descendants – is better than the movies

—— Het Nieuwsblad

A wonderful life story with lessons for us all . . . beautifully written

—— Daily Telegraph

Captain Tom Moore has stolen the nation's hearts

—— Evening Standard

A wonderful read. Captain Tom is a beacon of light, and hope, and positivity

—— Piers Morgan, Life Stories, ITV

A great book

—— Good Morning Britain

A beautiful book. We have so much to learn from Captain Sir Tom

—— Chris Evans, Virgin Radio

Fascinating. It's the life story of an ordinary man who is extraordinary

—— Michael Ball, BBC Radio 2

Captain Tom Moore's charming autobiography is an inspiration . . . A great personal history of the past century, and we can all learn something from Captain Tom

—— Woman's Weekly

His story is of a man whose insatiable curiosity and appetite for life have led him around so many unexpected corners - and serves to unite and inspire every generation

—— This England

Lively and entertaining . . . beautifully captures Captain Tom's mixture of amazement and pride at what happened in 2020

—— Reader's Digest

An incredible insight into a hundred years of British social history - and the story of a remarkable man

—— Candis

Captain Tom has a message of hope for us all

—— The Big Issue

His autobiography will continue to inspire. A hundred-year history of Britain and a life well lived

—— My Weekly

His optimism and courage shine through in this uplifting account of his life and times

—— Sunday Express

A national hero . . . He tells the story of his life with unfailing optimism and charm

—— Daily Mirror

In this delightful memoir, we see the build-up to that 'I said I'll do it and I will' attitude

—— Daily Mail

Uplifting and inspiring

—— Best

There is so much more to the humble centenarian exserviceman's life than his garden laps for the NHS. A life-affirming memoir

—— Sun

A very open and honest account of a centenarian's life . . . You cannot help but be amazed

—— Who Do You Think You Are?

Embark on an enchanting journey into our country's past hundred years through the remarkable life of Captain Sir Tom Moore

—— Eastern Daily Press

A totally enjoyable work and highly original

—— Tablet, *Summer Reads of 202*

A beautifully written account of Napoleon's interaction with horticulture

—— History Today, *Books of the Year*

An informative sidelight on the life of the dictator, ranging widely across the intellectual and botanical background of the period

—— Sunday Telegraph, *Books of the Year*

Less a biography...than a study of 18th-century horticulture...Scurr's erudition and ear for anecdote ensure it's a delightful ramble

—— Daily Telegraph

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