About The Books
Discover both novels today, and step into worlds where love defies war and courage outlasts fear.
Literary gems offer the best escape from the chaotic routine of life. These take readers on an adventure through the pages of the books. Here we are with the literary masterpieces The Night of the Full Moon and The Nice Protocol, which invite readers to explore two contrasting places—one in France during World War II, and the other in the fast-moving world of modern-day spies and danger.
Let’s explore two literary gems by Glyn Woolley that prominently illustrate his inspiring writing skills: He creates characters who feel real and shows how people struggle with tough situations and big choices.
The Night of the Full Moon
A Story of Love, Resistance, and Survival in Wartime France
The story takes place in the last six months of 1944 during World War II, in the small town of Montauban in southern France. In this quiet town, Yvette is a brave young woman. Pascal is a kind and hardworking farmer. They fall in love and share happy moments. But their life is always shadowed by danger because German soldiers occupy their town.
Yvette’s family lives with scarcity and fear. Food is hard to get, and they must be careful every day. The powerful Das Reich SS division is nearby, and the resistance fighters (known as the maquis) move through the hills. The war makes life uncertain and dangerous.
Still, Yvette and Pascal find hope in their love. They dream of a future together, even though danger is always close. Their story shows how normal people try to stay hopeful and loving, even when war brings hunger, fear, and loss. They face daily threats, but they hold on to each other and keep fighting for what they believe in.
However, Woolley’s novel is not just about war and big ideas. At its center, it is about everyday people—like families, farmers, people in love, and those fighting back in secret. These people go through hunger, fear, lies, and even death. What keeps them going is their bravery, strength, and a little bit of hope.
A Journey Through the Rugged Heart of France
The wild and rugged scenario of Correze, Cevennes and Auvergne is the setting of the story. These regions were inaccessible to travel in, and there was poor communication. Due to this, the French Resistance, otherwise known as the maquis, fought the secret war against the German army using these places. They raided supply trains, assisted in concealing Allied troops and agents, and remained concealed in the woods. Reading the writing of Woolley, we can imagine how it was to be one of these courageous people—to live in fear, to hide in fear of the German soldiers, and to believe in others even when it was not good.
The Night of the Full Moon also refers to the participation of the existing organizations in real life, like the British SOE (Special Operations Executive), which organized sabotage and espionage in favor of the Resistance. The novel is based on the true characters of these groups, the Das Reich, and local French collaborators.
The Night of the Full Moon is perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah’s The Nightingale, Anthony Doerr’s All the Light We Cannot See, and Irene Nemirovsky’s Suite Française.
The Nice Protocol
A Fast-Paced Spy Thriller for the 21st Century
From the quiet villages of France during World War II to the busy streets of today’s Nice, The Nice Protocol by Glyn Woolley takes readers on a fast and exciting adventure. Every second matters, and danger hides in every corner.
When a woman working as a courier is killed in Nice, a memory stick she was carrying disappears. This memory stick holds secret information that could change the balance of power in the world. Many countries have become alert and worried. Big spy agencies like Mossad, Hezbollah, the Russian GRU, and the U.S. Pentagon rush to find the missing data before it ends up with the wrong people.
George Landon, who works quietly in book publishing, suddenly gets pulled into this dangerous game. He’s in the wrong place at the wrong time—or maybe someone planned it that way.
A Reluctant Hero on the Run
George is not a spy. He’s not a soldier either. He doesn’t even have a weapon. But when killers start chasing him through the sunny streets of the French Riviera, he has to run for his life. Woolley tells a thrilling story about today’s spy world, where computer hacking mixes with old spy tricks, and real power comes from who controls the information, not just governments anymore.
High-Stakes Political Intrigue
At the center of the story is something called The Nice Protocol. It’s a secret computer code hidden on a small memory stick. This code is powerful—it can shut down communication systems, mess up the world’s money markets, or even start a war.
What Readers Can Expect:
- A modern espionage thriller with classic suspense
- High-stakes international conflict involving multiple intelligence agencies
- A reluctant civilian hero thrust into deadly global games
- Exotic locations, fast-paced action, and intricate plotting
- A cast of shadowy operatives, double agents, and unforgettable villains
Final Thoughts
Glyn Woolley nailed his writing skills throughout his work. Readers can witness a perfect fusion of love and courage through the pages of The Night of the Full Moon, showcasing the era of darkness of war. He smartly changed the stage for The Nice Protocol, a thrilling novel with a story enriched with betrayal, espionage, and action.
