Giles Milton is a writer and historian. He is the internationally bestselling author of Nathaniel's Nutmeg, Big Chief Elizabeth, The Riddle and the Knight, White Gold, Samurai William, Paradise Lost, Wolfram and Russian Roulette. He has also written three novels and three children's books. His books have been translated into twenty languages. He lives in south London.
[A] wonderful book ... A fascinating and lively account ... Milton writes with a pace and panache suitable to the subject The Times What sets Milton's work apart from other recounting is his behind-the-scenes access to the stories of the small group of men who put their minds to creating new ways to wage war The Spectator Milton is a meticulous researcher and masterful storyteller ... a fascinating account of England's top-secret operatives who designed and deployed the chilling but effective weapons of clandestine warfare USA Today Milton is a first-rate storyteller ... a rousing account - and celebration - of most insidious heroes Wall Street Journal [Giles Milton] writes with relish about the eccentrics who dreamed up the likes of anti-tank 'sticky bombs' while the adventures he describes could not be faster-moving or more exciting Literary Review This account of dirty bombs and derring-do rattles along with the pace of a spy novel Daily Express A magnificent story, brilliantly told. Read it! Anthony Horowitz Terrific ... a great read Ian Hislop