Douglas-Hamilton's book does justice to this hero.

History of War, issue 63

The latest tranche of previously secret government files examined in the book show how determined the government was to disprove the claim that the man imprisoned in Spandau Prison was not in fact Hess but was a double. They also cast light on the reasons for the Russian authorities’ implacable determination that Hess should never be released.

The author’s research shines a spotlight on the important part played in the Hess saga by his consultant Albrecht Haushofer.

Read the full review here

Militaria & History

Superb book. Thoroughly enjoyed reading, rereading and reading again!

Amazon Reviewer

The author's research shines a spotlight on the important part played in the Hess saga by his consultant Albrecht Haushofer.

The Armourer, February 2019

The extent of the author's personal victory over unduly secretive officials is evident in this memorable and moving book.

Lord Lexden

Many questions have been asked over the years about Hess's doomed peace mission. Was he insane? Did Hitler have any advance warning? How did his plan elude British radar? Why didn't Churchill exploit this propaganda gift to embarrass Hitler? Why did Hess remain in prison until his suicide in 1987, long after other Nazi leaders had been released? Definitive answers can be found in this absorbing book.

The House Magazine, October 2016 - reviewed by Lord Lexden

This is an excellent read quite apart from being a credible analysis of the events surrounding Hess's decision to come to Britain. New evidence enables the author to dismiss many of the conspiracies surrounding the most bizarre event of the war. He does this very effectively, leaving little left uncertain. An interesting amount of attention is paid to Albrecht Haushofer who was hugely influential in Hess's decision to come to this country and to seek out the Duke of Hamilton whom he had never met. This book is a must for those interested in war history but it is also a rewarding read for those with a more casual interest. It is a very important contribution to war history.

Amazon, D. A. Osler

in a new and expanded edition of this book, drawing on wartime documents and reports (including many which were only declassified just in time to be included) James Douglas - Hamilton, the son of the Duke of Hamilton, has revealed the truth about Hess, and in doing so, produced one of the most absorbing books I have read for a long time.

Britain at War Magazine June 2016

As featured in.

The Herald Scotland 9/5/16

As featured in.

Scottish Sun 10/5/16

As featured in

Aberdeen Press and Journal

As featured in

The Scotsman