“Warner takes readers on an epic, white-knuckle ride through one of history’s most chilling untold stories.”
Little AntonJohn W. Warner IV’s riveting historical novel is a masterpiece from a true storyteller. The novel flits between fact and fiction. It begins with historical knowledge that many of us would recall from high school. It then shifts off-center to the occult, where credibility meets intrigue. The novel is divided into three parts. It includes real-life characters Adolph Nazir, Ferdinand Porsche, Sir Winston Churchill and many other people.
Warner is the son of John W. Warner III (Retired Senator), who was the Chairman of the Armed Services Committee (KBE) and Catherine Mellon (Banking Heiress, and Daughter of Philanthropist Paul Mellon (OSS), KBE). Warner said that he was raised in a family that sat at many of history’s most important tables, which led him to his insatiable desire to uncover the truth behind the world’s events.
Warner’s novel begins in the unsettling period between World Wars. Europe is still searching for her place. Many countries are rebuilding their cities and economies. Innovation and invention continue to challenge long-held beliefs.
LOVE STORY, SPY NAME AND MORE
Warner weaves in industrial history, women’s movements, international relations and America’s foreign policies with engineering to show the dangers and thrills of racing, both on the ground as well as in the air. Little Anton, although historical fiction, is also a love story and spy novel. It’s also about engines, automobile racing, adventure, war and intrigue.
Although the film begins with Dr. Porsche as the focus, it soon becomes a paean to Briggs, Sunderlands and Lainey. Bea, their lively daughter, takes center stage.
Lady Bea and her debutante companions live extravagantly in British society. They gossip over tea and whiskey about suitors.
Part One focuses on the Grand Prix racing circuit, and the rivalries and technological advancements of the automobile world. Picture fancy dresses and oil-stained overalls, straw boaters, leather helmets and fancy dresses. This is a mix of gritty race drivers and high society – at high speeds and sharp corners.
BLEEDS FICTION INTO HISTORY
We learn at the race track that Hitler is a passionate sports car enthusiast. He becomes chancellor and his passion for fast cars increases in scope and influence. So he seeks out the wisdom and help of Professor Porsche.
Warner is a fiction writer who bleeds history into it. The unrepressible Lady Bea meets a soul mate with Sir Winston Churchill. As WW II unfolds, this relationship is pivotal.
Bea is enlisted as a spy for Great Britain. Her mission is infiltrating Porsche’s workshop to locate Hitler’s plans for a tank commission. Bea can fly upside-down, shoot guns, speak four languages and assist in the Grand Prix pit. She is a volatile James Bond, seductive and irresistible but also dangerous and explosive.
Warner clearly demonstrates a passion for detail and a love for his subject matter. The passion fuels the story and the characters – real and imagined. Buy at https://amzn.to/3mv03ly.
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