Blown: The Incredible Story of John Goldsmith: Racehorse Trainer, Gambler and Wartime Secret Agent by Jamie Reid

Blown: The Incredible Story of John Goldsmith: Racehorse Trainer, Gambler and Wartime Secret Agent

Jamie Reid

384 pages • missing pub info (editions)

nonfiction autobiography biography historical history medium-paced
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An English racehorse trainer and horse dealer's son, John Goldsmith was born and brought up in Paris and spoke fluent French. In 1942 he was recruited in to the legendary SOE, and dropped three times behind enemy lines. In 1943 he organized the es...

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