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* ActionFilmQuietDramaScene: Vatel and Layla Sarif share a moment before the flight to Istanbul.
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* Myth/CelticMythology: Kelly's network is named Cuchulain, after Celtic hero [[TheChosenOne Cú Chulainn]].
* UsefulNotes/ChristianMythology: Pettigrew names his network Ascalon, after the lance used by Saint George to slay the dragon. In real life, this was the name given to UsefulNotes/WinstonChurchill's personal plane.
* ActionFilmQuietDramaScene: Vatel and Layla Sarif share a moment before the flight to Istanbul.
* UsefulNotes/ChristianMythology: Pettigrew names his network Ascalon, after the lance used by Saint George to slay the dragon. In real life, this was the name given to UsefulNotes/WinstonChurchill's personal plane.
* ActionFilmQuietDramaScene: Vatel and Layla Sarif share a moment before the flight to Istanbul.
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* AuthorityEqualsAsskicking: Averted with Pettigrew, who leads Ascalon mainly from his office, coordinating his resources to achieve results. Played straight with Captain Agarwal, who served in the [[UsefulNotes/NepaliWithNastyKnives Ghurka]] regiments and is fully trained in combat situations, and with Frederik, who doesn't hesitate to lead his men on the field.
* BittersweetEnding: [[spoiler: Hashimoto and his secret are safe, but the group is still on the run and several people died, including Hoskins and Mrs. Hashimoto's brother. And Frederik is reavealed to be still alive.]]
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* BittersweetEnding: [[spoiler: Hashimoto and his secret are safe, but the group is still on the run and several people died, including Hoskins and Mrs. Hashimoto's brother. And Frederik is reavealed to be still alive.]]
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* TheExile: Vatel left Europe after being involved in an operation that directly contributed in starting a war. Part of his motivation in ''The Dragon Run'' is to atone for this mistake.
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* DefiantToTheEnd: [[spoiler: Sato.]]
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* TheExile: Vatel moved to Africa after a job that led to the start of a Civil War.
* ShoutOut:
** The opening scenes up until Vatel reaches Cairo are an homage to Film/OutOfAfrica.
** The storm before they reach Varna is [[BasedOnATrueStory inspired by an anecdote]] from French author [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Kessel Joseph Kessel]], about a flight he was in that almost got lost in a sandstorm.
* ShoutOut:
** The opening scenes up until Vatel reaches Cairo are an homage to Film/OutOfAfrica.
** The storm before they reach Varna is [[BasedOnATrueStory inspired by an anecdote]] from French author [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Kessel Joseph Kessel]], about a flight he was in that almost got lost in a sandstorm.
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* TheExile: Vatel moved to Africa left Europe after a job being involved in an operation that led directly contributed in starting a civil war. Part of his motivation in ''The Dragon Run'' is to the start of a Civil War.
* ShoutOut:
** The opening scenes up until Vatel reaches Cairo are an homage to Film/OutOfAfrica.
** The storm before they reach Varna is [[BasedOnATrueStory inspired by an anecdote]] from French author [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Kessel Joseph Kessel]], about a flight he was in that almost got lost in a sandstorm.atone for this mistake.
* ShoutOut:
** The opening scenes up until Vatel reaches Cairo are an homage to Film/OutOfAfrica.
** The storm before they reach Varna is [[BasedOnATrueStory inspired by an anecdote]] from French author [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Kessel Joseph Kessel]], about a flight he was in that almost got lost in a sandstorm.
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* [[spoiler: TheMole]]: [[spoiler: Dr. Sato is revealed to be a agent working with the Germans.]]
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* [[spoiler: TheMole]]: TheMole: [[spoiler: Dr. Sato is revealed to be a an agent working with the Germans.]]
* RankScalesWithAsskicking: Averted with Pettigrew, who leads Ascalon mainly from his office, coordinating his resources to achieve results. Played straight with Captain Agarwal, who served in the [[UsefulNotes/NepaliWithNastyKnives Ghurka]] regiments and is fully trained in combat situations, and with Frederik, who doesn't hesitate to lead his men on the field.
* ShoutOut:
** The opening scenes up until Vatel reaches Cairo are an homage to Film/OutOfAfrica.
** The storm before they reach Varna is [[BasedOnATrueStory inspired by an anecdote]] from French author [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Kessel Joseph Kessel]], about a flight he was in that almost got lost in a sandstorm.
** Kelly's network is named Cuchulain, after Celtic hero [[TheChosenOne Cú Chulainn]].
** Pettigrew names his network Ascalon, after the lance used by Saint George to slay the dragon. In real life, this was the name given to UsefulNotes/WinstonChurchill's personal plane.
* ShoutOut:
** The opening scenes up until Vatel reaches Cairo are an homage to Film/OutOfAfrica.
** The storm before they reach Varna is [[BasedOnATrueStory inspired by an anecdote]] from French author [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Kessel Joseph Kessel]], about a flight he was in that almost got lost in a sandstorm.
** Kelly's network is named Cuchulain, after Celtic hero [[TheChosenOne Cú Chulainn]].
** Pettigrew names his network Ascalon, after the lance used by Saint George to slay the dragon. In real life, this was the name given to UsefulNotes/WinstonChurchill's personal plane.
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The series draws heavily from the pulp serials of the 1950s and 1960s, as well as beloved classics such as the Bob Morane series, Franchise/IndianaJones and Series/TalesOfTheGoldMonkey. Intended as a love letter to the golden age of aviation, each book in the series is titled after a plane that features prominently in the story (The first one is the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_Havilland_Dragon_Rapide DH.89 “Dragon Rapide”]]).
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The series draws heavily from the pulp serials of the 1950s and 1960s, as well as beloved classics such as the Bob Morane Literature/BobMorane series, Franchise/IndianaJones and Series/TalesOfTheGoldMonkey. Intended as a love letter to the golden age of aviation, each book in the series is titled after a plane that features prominently in the story (The first one is the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_Havilland_Dragon_Rapide DH.89 “Dragon Rapide”]]).
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''The Dragon Run'' is a 2020 historical fiction novel written by Creator/RaphaelRelat. It is the first book in the ''Ascalon Circle'' series.
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''The Dragon Run'' is a 2020 historical fiction novel written by Creator/RaphaelRelat.Creator/RachelRelat. It is the first book in the ''Ascalon Circle'' series.
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->"''“We are calling this operation [[TitleDrop the “Dragon Run”]]. In simple terms, your mission would be to facilitate our steering this person away from unwanted parties, and to ferry him where he might share his findings with a more... appropriate audience.”''"
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The series draws heavily from the pulp serials of the 1950s and 1960s, as well as beloved classics such as the Bob Morane series, Franchise/IndianaJones and Series/TalesOfTheGoldMonkey. Intended as a love letter to the golden age of aviation, each book in the series is titled after a plane that features prominently in the story (The first one is the DH.89 “Dragon Rapide”).
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The series draws heavily from the pulp serials of the 1950s and 1960s, as well as beloved classics such as the Bob Morane series, Franchise/IndianaJones and Series/TalesOfTheGoldMonkey. Intended as a love letter to the golden age of aviation, each book in the series is titled after a plane that features prominently in the story (The first one is the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_Havilland_Dragon_Rapide DH.89 “Dragon Rapide”).
Rapide”]]).
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* ConsummateProfessional: Frederik is this to a T, although he gradually loses his cool as things go ore and more off the rails.
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* ConsummateProfessional: Frederik is this to a T, although he gradually loses his cool as things go ore more and more off the rails.
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* {{Homage}}: The first part is a clear one to Film/OutOfAfrica. The chapter where they fly in a storm is directly inspired by an anecdote told by French author and journalist Creator/JosephKessel about a flight he was in that almost got lost in a sandstorm.
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* {{Homage}}: ShoutOut:
** Thefirst part is a clear one opening scenes up until Vatel reaches Cairo are an homage to Film/OutOfAfrica. Film/OutOfAfrica.
** Thechapter where they fly in a storm before they reach Varna is directly [[BasedOnATrueStory inspired by an anecdote told by anecdote]] from French author and journalist Creator/JosephKessel [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Kessel Joseph Kessel]], about a flight he was in that almost got lost in a sandstorm.
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->"''“We are calling this operation [[TitleDrop the “Dragon Run”]]. In simple terms, your mission would be to facilitate our steering this person away from unwanted parties, and to ferry him where he might share his findings with a more... appropriate audience.”''"
-->-- '''Flight Lieutenant Harod Hoskins'''
''The Dragon Run'' is a 2020 historical fiction novel written by Creator/RaphaelRelat. It is the first book in the ''Ascalon Circle'' series.
In the second half of 1938, French pilot Yann Vatel, who runs an airmail service outside of Marsabit in British Kenya, is approached by two officers of the Secret Intelligence Service. The job? To ferry a scientist from Stockholm to London before his discoveries can be tapped by German intelligence. A deadly game of cat and mouse begins between Vatel and his allies, and Frederik, a high-ranking operative working for the powerful Abwehr, the German secret service. With hostile forces on their heels and war brewing, will they manage to fly to safety in time?
The series draws heavily from the pulp serials of the 1950s and 1960s, as well as beloved classics such as the Bob Morane series, Franchise/IndianaJones and Series/TalesOfTheGoldMonkey. Intended as a love letter to the golden age of aviation, each book in the series is titled after a plane that features prominently in the story (The first one is the DH.89 “Dragon Rapide”).
Followed by an immediate sequel titled Literature/TheKerguelenCat, published in 2021. A third story is under development, under the title [[Literature/TheCommodoresGold The Commodore's Gold]].
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!!''The Dragon Run'' contains examples of:
* AirportNovel: The series is explicitly intended as adventure pulp.
* AllThereInTheManual: The book comes with a companion booklet, ''Planes Of Ascalon'', that gives more details about the various planes that appear in the story.
* Myth/CelticMythology: Kelly's network is named Cuchulain, after Celtic hero [[TheChosenOne Cú Chulainn]].
* UsefulNotes/ChristianMythology: Pettigrew names his network Ascalon, after the lance used by Saint George to slay the dragon. In real life, this was the name given to UsefulNotes/WinstonChurchill's personal plane.
* ActionFilmQuietDramaScene: Vatel and Layla Sarif share a moment before the flight to Istanbul.
* AnyoneCanDie: [[spoiler: Hoskins]] get killed off during the fight that sets up the climax, raising the stakes.
* AuthorityEqualsAsskicking: Averted with Pettigrew, who leads Ascalon mainly from his office, coordinating his resources to achieve results. Played straight with Captain Agarwal, who served in the [[UsefulNotes/NepaliWithNastyKnives Ghurka]] regiments and is fully trained in combat situations, and with Frederik, who doesn't hesitate to lead his men on the field.
* BeenThereShapedHistory: Vatel's last mission with the SIS directly led to Franco starting the UsefulNotes/SpanishCivilWar. [[TheExile He wasn't too happy about it.]]
* BoomHeadshot: Happens to a mook, courtesy of Amal Sarif.
* BittersweetEnding: [[spoiler: Hashimoto and his secret are safe, but the group is still on the run and several people died, including Hoskins and Mrs. Hashimoto's brother. And Frederik is reavealed to be still alive.]]
* CarFu: An unintentional example when the car carrying Hashimoto crashes into a mook [[HoistByHisOwnPetard after that same mook shoots the driver]].
* TheCavalry: The [[CoolPlane Short Sunderland]] flying-boat that rescues the group in the climax was armed to the teeth, earning the nickname 'Flying Porcupine" from the Germans.
* TheExile: Vatel left Europe after being involved in an operation that directly contributed in starting a war. Part of his motivation in ''The Dragon Run'' is to atone for this mistake.
* CityOfSpies: Cairo and especially Istanbul are depicted as such. Toned down with Bucharest. It is implied that most capitals are this as the world goes closer to World War 2.
* ConsummateProfessional: Frederik is this to a T, although he gradually loses his cool as things go ore and more off the rails.
* CoolPlane: A staple of the series.
** Yann has his titular De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide, a sleek twin-engine biplane.
** Frederik ends up using a then brand-new Focke-Wulf FW200 "Condor", at the time the flagship of the German airline Lufthansa.
** The third act has the [[TheCavalry Short Sunderland mk.I]], a military flying-boat with such a fearsome rep it was nicknamed "the flying porcupine" by the German military.
* DefiantToTheEnd: [[spoiler: Sato.]]
* EscortMission: The premise of the story, as Vatel must find Dr. Hashimoto and escort him safely to London.
* TheExile: Vatel moved to Africa after a job that led to the start of a Civil War.
* {{Homage}}: The first part is a clear one to Film/OutOfAfrica. The chapter where they fly in a storm is directly inspired by an anecdote told by French author and journalist Creator/JosephKessel about a flight he was in that almost got lost in a sandstorm.
* ImplacableMan: Once given an assignment, Frederik does ''not'' let go. Even if he disagrees with his orders.
* KillOnSight: A variation. When the Abwehr loses Dr Hashimoto in Stockholm, they decide that he and anyone traveling with him should be eliminated. [[EvenEvilHasStandards Frederik is not pleased.]]
* [[spoiler: TheMole]]: [[spoiler: Dr. Sato is revealed to be a agent working with the Germans.]]
* NoodleIncident: What was that mission in the Andes about?
* TitleDrop: Pettigrew's operation is named ''The Dragon Run'' (after the Dragon Rapide).
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-->-- '''Flight Lieutenant Harod Hoskins'''
''The Dragon Run'' is a 2020 historical fiction novel written by Creator/RaphaelRelat. It is the first book in the ''Ascalon Circle'' series.
In the second half of 1938, French pilot Yann Vatel, who runs an airmail service outside of Marsabit in British Kenya, is approached by two officers of the Secret Intelligence Service. The job? To ferry a scientist from Stockholm to London before his discoveries can be tapped by German intelligence. A deadly game of cat and mouse begins between Vatel and his allies, and Frederik, a high-ranking operative working for the powerful Abwehr, the German secret service. With hostile forces on their heels and war brewing, will they manage to fly to safety in time?
The series draws heavily from the pulp serials of the 1950s and 1960s, as well as beloved classics such as the Bob Morane series, Franchise/IndianaJones and Series/TalesOfTheGoldMonkey. Intended as a love letter to the golden age of aviation, each book in the series is titled after a plane that features prominently in the story (The first one is the DH.89 “Dragon Rapide”).
Followed by an immediate sequel titled Literature/TheKerguelenCat, published in 2021. A third story is under development, under the title [[Literature/TheCommodoresGold The Commodore's Gold]].
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!!''The Dragon Run'' contains examples of:
* AirportNovel: The series is explicitly intended as adventure pulp.
* AllThereInTheManual: The book comes with a companion booklet, ''Planes Of Ascalon'', that gives more details about the various planes that appear in the story.
* Myth/CelticMythology: Kelly's network is named Cuchulain, after Celtic hero [[TheChosenOne Cú Chulainn]].
* UsefulNotes/ChristianMythology: Pettigrew names his network Ascalon, after the lance used by Saint George to slay the dragon. In real life, this was the name given to UsefulNotes/WinstonChurchill's personal plane.
* ActionFilmQuietDramaScene: Vatel and Layla Sarif share a moment before the flight to Istanbul.
* AnyoneCanDie: [[spoiler: Hoskins]] get killed off during the fight that sets up the climax, raising the stakes.
* AuthorityEqualsAsskicking: Averted with Pettigrew, who leads Ascalon mainly from his office, coordinating his resources to achieve results. Played straight with Captain Agarwal, who served in the [[UsefulNotes/NepaliWithNastyKnives Ghurka]] regiments and is fully trained in combat situations, and with Frederik, who doesn't hesitate to lead his men on the field.
* BeenThereShapedHistory: Vatel's last mission with the SIS directly led to Franco starting the UsefulNotes/SpanishCivilWar. [[TheExile He wasn't too happy about it.]]
* BoomHeadshot: Happens to a mook, courtesy of Amal Sarif.
* BittersweetEnding: [[spoiler: Hashimoto and his secret are safe, but the group is still on the run and several people died, including Hoskins and Mrs. Hashimoto's brother. And Frederik is reavealed to be still alive.]]
* CarFu: An unintentional example when the car carrying Hashimoto crashes into a mook [[HoistByHisOwnPetard after that same mook shoots the driver]].
* TheCavalry: The [[CoolPlane Short Sunderland]] flying-boat that rescues the group in the climax was armed to the teeth, earning the nickname 'Flying Porcupine" from the Germans.
* TheExile: Vatel left Europe after being involved in an operation that directly contributed in starting a war. Part of his motivation in ''The Dragon Run'' is to atone for this mistake.
* CityOfSpies: Cairo and especially Istanbul are depicted as such. Toned down with Bucharest. It is implied that most capitals are this as the world goes closer to World War 2.
* ConsummateProfessional: Frederik is this to a T, although he gradually loses his cool as things go ore and more off the rails.
* CoolPlane: A staple of the series.
** Yann has his titular De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide, a sleek twin-engine biplane.
** Frederik ends up using a then brand-new Focke-Wulf FW200 "Condor", at the time the flagship of the German airline Lufthansa.
** The third act has the [[TheCavalry Short Sunderland mk.I]], a military flying-boat with such a fearsome rep it was nicknamed "the flying porcupine" by the German military.
* DefiantToTheEnd: [[spoiler: Sato.]]
* EscortMission: The premise of the story, as Vatel must find Dr. Hashimoto and escort him safely to London.
* TheExile: Vatel moved to Africa after a job that led to the start of a Civil War.
* {{Homage}}: The first part is a clear one to Film/OutOfAfrica. The chapter where they fly in a storm is directly inspired by an anecdote told by French author and journalist Creator/JosephKessel about a flight he was in that almost got lost in a sandstorm.
* ImplacableMan: Once given an assignment, Frederik does ''not'' let go. Even if he disagrees with his orders.
* KillOnSight: A variation. When the Abwehr loses Dr Hashimoto in Stockholm, they decide that he and anyone traveling with him should be eliminated. [[EvenEvilHasStandards Frederik is not pleased.]]
* [[spoiler: TheMole]]: [[spoiler: Dr. Sato is revealed to be a agent working with the Germans.]]
* NoodleIncident: What was that mission in the Andes about?
* TitleDrop: Pettigrew's operation is named ''The Dragon Run'' (after the Dragon Rapide).
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