The Diamond Eye

Ticks off a bunch of historical fiction boxes for me:

- Previously unknown but extraordinary story
- Very faithful to fact as much as possible, while taking license in logical ways that make sense given gaps in historical record
- Interesting, well-drawn supporting cast
- Hard-hitting and powerful where it needs to be

WW2 books aren't everyone's idea of a good time, but I'd recommend this to anyone with a passing interest in a facet of the war that's traditionally less appreciated and understood by UK / US (myself included).

It's also not all guns, shooting and lads lads lads!

Large parts are excellent, small parts are a bit slower. But extra points for stepping swiftly over flash-forwards to get back to the action.