{"title":"Lewen Weldon","description":"\u003cp\u003eLewen Weldon is a celebrated author in the realm of Travel \u0026amp; Adventure literature, known for captivating readers with immersive narratives and exhilarating journeys. With a knack for storytelling that transports you to distant lands and uncharted territories, Weldon's work is a must-read for any adventure enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection boasts riveting titles such as \u003cem\u003eHard Lying\u003c\/em\u003e, which showcases Weldon's adept ability to combine intrigue with exploration. Each book is meticulously crafted, with vivid descriptions and compelling characters that invite readers to discover the thrill and beauty of the world's hidden corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an avid traveller or an armchair adventurer, Lewen Weldon's books promise to inspire and captivate, leaving you yearning for your next escapade. Dive into his collection today and unlock the gateway to a world of wanderlust and excitement.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hard-lying-by-lewen-weldon-9781780601991","title":"Hard Lying","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLewen Weldon was mapping the eastern desert of Egypt when World War I broke out. A fluent Arabic speaker, he was recruited to run a network of spies and confidential agents who were landed from a steam yacht onto the Syrian coast behind Turkish lines. He took his men to the shore in small boats at night, which also allowed him to land and conduct personal interviews before returning back through the surf.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis vivid tale of adventure becomes eyewitness history as we encounter Armenians escaping the massacres, passionate Arab nationalists, resolute Turkish soldiers, and a heroic network of Jewish volunteers. Weldon's modesty and self-deprecating Irish wit, complete with a few prejudices, take us to the vivid heart of his experience, in which each man depended for his life on his colleagues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a story that simply had to be told. \"We were extraordinarily lucky with our agents. I don't think more than seven were actually captured. Six of these were hanged and one had his head cut off.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn Irish surveyor unexpectedly finds himself Captain of a spy ship dropping and retrieving secret agents along the Levant coast during WWI. A Lawrence of the sea, Weldon's memoirs are vivid, spiced with courage, knowledge, and humanity; a gripping read, as well as a core document of British military intelligence in the Levant. The author comes across as brave, honest, and unpretentious, his book a rare treat chock-full of spies, danger, intrigue, and unflinching service to a noble cause. — T. J. Gorton\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072277070060,"sku":"9781780601991","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/26806323482821.jpg?v=1765090727"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/lewen-weldon.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}