{"product_id":"the-tartan-pimpernel","title":"The Tartan Pimpernel","description":"\u003c!-- Hook --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover the thrilling true story of a Scots chaplain who risked everything to save lives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Tagline --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCourage, faith, and sacrifice during WWII, a remarkable tale of one man's heroism\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- Access Your Content --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 16px; border-radius: 6px; background: #f9f9f9; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccess Your Content in Seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete your purchase on our store.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (free).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLog in using the same email from checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour ebook will appear instantly in your library.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555;\"\u003eAll content is securely delivered through our app and not offered as a Shopify download.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- About the Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the remarkable story of Donald Caskie, minister of the Scots Kirk in Paris at the time of the German invasion of France in 1940.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough he had several opportunities to flee, Caskie stayed behind to help establish a network of safe houses and escape routes for Allied soldiers and airmen trapped in occupied territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was dangerous work, and despite the constant threat of capture and execution, Caskie showed enormous resourcefulness and courage as he aided thousands of servicemen to freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally arrested and interrogated, he was sentenced to death at a Nazi show-trial, and it was only through the intervention of a German pastor that he was saved.After the war, Caskie returned to the Scots Kirk, where he served as minister until 1960.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis inspiring story of selfless commitment to others in the face of extreme adversity is the legacy of a truly brave man.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- Why You'll Love This Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow the astounding true story of a Scottish chaplain's wartime rescue missions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperience the tension and danger of covert operations during WWII\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe inspired by one man's courage to defy evil and protect the vulnerable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead another celebrated title from Birlinn Ltd - Independent Scottish Publisher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- Reviews --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'more thrilling than any adventure story - \u003cstrong\u003eThe Scotsman'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- About the Author --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDonald Caskie was born at Bowmore, Islay in 1902 and educated at the University of Edinburgh. Caskie left his first charge at Gretna to become minister of the Scots' Kirk in Paris. His wartime experiences were first published in 1957. 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