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#1 New York Times bestselling author Ken Follett takes to the skies in this classic novel of international suspense. Set in the early days of World War II, Night over Water captures the daring and desperation of ordinary people caught in extraordinary circumstances-in prose as compelling as history itself. .…

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1 author picked Night over Water as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I found this story absolutely gripping and gathering suspense as it went along. I became deeply involved with all the passengers on the Flying Clipper, especially as I learned there were surprises and mysteries surrounding them.

I liked the vivid descriptions of the “flying ship” and how she behaved in a storm. I have reread this book twice since owning it. 

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