Prisoners of the Castle

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Ben Macintyre, author of *The Spy and the Traitor*, reexamines the legendary World War II prison, Colditz Castle. More than a chronicle of ingenious escape attempts, *Prisoners of the Castle* unveils a complex society in miniature, populated by defiant Allied POWs—heroes and traitors, famous figures and unsung heroes. As the war progressed, the men faced escalating dangers, their relentless efforts embodying the spirit of resistance against fascism. Blending wartime intrigue with psychological insight, Macintyre offers a gripping, often-moving account that brings new depth to one of history's greatest war stories.