Dave Dawson at Singapore: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Dave Dawson at Singapore is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Bowen, Robert Sidney (1900–1977).
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"Dave Dawson at Singapore" by R. Sidney Bowen is a novel written in the early 1940s. The story follows the adventures of two R.A.F. pilots, Dave Dawson and Freddy Farmer, as they journey to Singapore, anticipating action amidst the looming threat of war in the Far East. The narrative is steeped in suspense and intrigue, highlighting the characters' experiences as they navigate the complexities of military intelligence and danger. At the start of the novel, Dawson and Farmer arrive in Singapore aboard the British cruiser Harkness, filled with curiosity and foreboding. As they discuss their ominous hunches about Japan's potential aggression, they receive unexpected orders to patrol the area in a Fairey Swordfish plane. Their mission quickly takes a dark turn when they encounter a mysterious submarine that opens fire on them. After a harrowing experience, they find themselves adrift at sea for hours, before finally being rescued by an aircraft. Once aboard, they learn they have been thrust into a dangerous game of espionage, leading them to the notorious Devil's Den, where they must assume new identities to uncover secrets and thwart enemy plots.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Dave Dawson at Singapore
- Author credits: Bowen, Robert Sidney (1900–1977)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Novels
- World War II
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