The Search [SIGNED] hardback

A personally signed copy of The Search, the debut book by John Henry Phillips, published by Hachette/Little Brown Book Group.

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When archaeologist John Henry Phillips volunteered with a charity that took D-Day veterans back to Normandy, due to an administrative error he found himself without a hotel room and reliant on the generosity of one of the veterans who had a spare bed. That veteran was Patrick Thomas - and it was an encounter that would change both their lives forever.

Patrick's landing craft, LCH 185, had led the first wave into Sword Beach on D-Day, and stayed off Normandy until the 25th June when an acoustic mine sent it to the seabed along with most of the crew. His story transfixed John, and the resulting search for the shipwreck was to consume him.

Jumping back and forwards in time, between vivid descriptions of the final days on board LCH 185 and John's thrilling search to find the shipwreck, The Search is an emotional story of a devastating time in history, an unlikely, life-changing friendship and a quest to honour a wartime home and family lost over seventy-five years ago.

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'A heart-warming story of a unique bond and a daring archaeological adventure.'
Dan Snow, Author and Television Presenter

‘A thrilling adventure story – expertly crafted with wit, heart and captivating research.’
Nick Hayes, Author and Illustrator

'This book has it all: discovery, adventure, loss and - at its heart - love and friendship. A redemptive true story from a fresh and talented writer.'
Dr. Chloe Duckworth, Author and Television Presenter

'The Search is more than the title of this book. It is the riddle of why we hunt for mysteries - why we go looking, near and far, for things we are often unlikely to find - and it pulses beneath every page. Engrossing, poignant, inspiring and meticulously researched, this is a unique book and a fitting testament to the courage of the people who inspired it.'
Damian Le Bas, Author and Television Presenter