If you are reading, or have read The Quirk, you may be interested to know the book is actually biographical. The principal character, Rod, a good friend of mine, had been trained as a paratrooper, but because of his fluency in French, was stationed in post-war Paris to work in classified coded communications. Although Gordon Merrick fictionalized the names of characters and some events, he in no way exaggerated Rods physique or prowess. Rod is still alive and well and posts regularly on several websites. If youd like to communicate with him about The Quirk, or about his real-life adventures (which top many of those in the book), his online identity is basque9.

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