OPERATION PIMENTO

MY GREAT-GRANDFATHER’S GREAT ESCAPE

A top secret mission that ended in tragedy, kickstarting one of World War Two’s most epic escapes.

Publishing June 5, 2025.

Reviews

  • "An affectionate and often audacious tale of an unsung WW2 hero. Adam Hart is a writer to watch out for."

    Anthony Horowitz

  • "Frank Griffiths' incredible escape and evasion story will become a wartime classic. Truly inspiring."

    Andy McNab

  • "A thrilling tale of courage, bravery and survival, brought to life by Hart's gripping narrative and fascinating personal connection. A superb debut."

    Alice Loxton

  • "This moving family history pays fitting tribute to the courage and resilience of the Special Duties Squadrons' crews, and the heroism of the French resisters serving alongside them."

    Clare Mulley

  • "A wonderfully evocative tale of one man's escape... courage and sacrifice brought movingly to life by the author retracing his great-grandfather's footsteps to freedom."

    Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston KCB CBE, Chief of the Air Staff, 2019-2023

  • ‘Riveting. A tale of heroism told with great elan. A wonderful debut.’

    Robert Penn

  • “A story of quiet courage and relentless heroism.”

    Bear Grylls

Adam Hart, author

About
Adam

Adam Hart is a 24 year old author, journalist and broadcaster from Pembrokeshire, Wales. He now lives in west London.

His first book, Operation Pimento, is being published by Hodder and Stoughton in June 2025.

Adam has written for the Telegraph and the Times. He has appeared on BBC Antiques Roadshow, ITV Evening News, Radio 4, TimesRadio, BBC Radio Wales and others.

Contact Adam