Jute, Jam & Jessie Jordan
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There were recorded details like the location of the main railway lines that ran in and out of the city of Edinburgh and Dundee, as an example, or the actual height of Arthur’s seat which was a small hill nearer the city of Edinburgh, she knew these details could be easily obtained by a general knowledge book search, but perhaps, the locations needed to be actually visited for more in depth detail, and perhaps complimented with photographs that could be used at a later date by the invading forces.
As she browsed the Nazi wish-list she stopped momentarily and took a deep breath as her understanding of the subject matter and the enormity of the outcomes that could ensue, suddenly hit her hippocampus, she thought about the many warring outcomes comprising of heavy Artillery bombardment or air attacks on any city, and that was just for starters, then there would be thousands of casualties, the deaths of women, children and menfolk, would certainly ensue. Things suddenly started to become crystal clear and she actually thought she was looking at a potential pre-emptive military strike that was being planned and executed by the Luftwaffe. The notion of going on a killing spree and hostile bombardment had not displaced her in any way, but the question she posed herself was? ‘What if she failed, what if she got the exacting detail wrong, what would the German war machine do, would they take their anger and wrath out on her daughter and the child’s grandparents? who knows? this was war and it was both a complicated and very messy business.
She would require very specific detail especially road and rail measurements or the known heights of hills and mountains thast would be absolute critical information for passing on, but, there was however to her surprise already a great deal more of actual information in the brief regarding the city of Dundee and its surrounding lands. The report was littered with an abundance of technical information regarding the surrounding area that was presented in what appeared to be a full comprehensive report, and, she was momentarily bemused, simply because, it was quite obvious to her that someone else had already conducted some heavy duty research into the city.
She read on, and began blinking her eyes uncontrollably as her mind began racing as to how she was going to resource and deliver the required level of detail, and get it back to her new and adopted homeland in good timely fashion, Jessie herself was worried that she may not be able to provide enough support information, and that would be almost catastrophic for her to get wrong.
After a few minutes Jessie folded the very important letter back up and placed it back in the letter’s original envelope, and wrapped it up in the red silken shroud, she then began muttering softly away to herself.
‘Aircraft, marine activity, location of land bases, new RADAR technology, Gyro systems, then the rugged terrain, the summit height of the Sidlaw hills that lay North of the city, the summit height of the Balgay hill that lay West of the main feature of Dundee’s industrial city, and the main feature itself, a knoll known locally as the ‘Law Hill’ consisting of a conical mass of volcanic basalt forming the highest point of Dundee at a summit height of 571 feet.
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Dundee's extra-ordinary journalist...
Dundee spy - Jessie Jordan - was brought to justice not only by the conscience of one specific individual but, was supported by a team of highly trained experts who hailed from within the ranks of the British Secret Services.
This team of specialists worked as a single unit in a collaboration from Bletchley Park and with the USA and the international secret services community, who had targeted specific individuals operating as a global 'secret unit' and who were passing critical information regarding new age technology to the Wermacht.
But, more importantly, the German Abwehr had embarked on a murderous campaign which was politically motivated, and if, was allowed to unfold we would have witnessed the death of an American Colonel, and would have witnessed a certain 'shift of blame' toward the Soviet Bloc and the cold war, of which, may have had very significant outcomes that 'could' have led to a much longer and colder World War II.
About the Author
Andrew David Doyle
Overview - Dundee Author and Soldier. Prolific Scottish author, Andrew David Doyle was born in Mary field Hospital, Dundee, Scotland, on 20th January 1962. His parents were Francis Love Doyle and Ethel Muriel Smith both of Dundee and were a couple who provided a happy and stable life at home for this young man to grow up. Andrew has two siblings Frank and William Doyle who both reside in Scotland.
Academics Fundamental schooling began in early 1967 at Gillburn, Primary School Kirkton, Dundee, after which Andrew progressed to Kirkton High, School in 1973 culminating in direct entry into the Robb Caledon Shipyard for the potential career at being a Hammersmith, Welder/Plater with little or no educational qualifications behind him. By mid 1978 Andrew had put the shipbuilding world behind him, and had raced off and joined the ranks of the British Army - (Royal Artillery) as a junior soldier 'Gunner'(Boys service), and subsequently spent a further 15 years maturing and experiencing military life, he re-joined civil life on 19th January 1992 having served as an Artillery Bombardier for many years.
It was during the latter years of his military service whilst serving at the Royal School of Artillery Larkhill (Home of the Royal Artillery) that he discovered his new found talents for effective and constructive writing, and eventually completed the first DRAFT of his first Novel 'The Lost Monks of Avalon' a project that advanced into a trilogy of novels comprising 'The Avalonian Traveler's Guide' & 'The Whispering Swordsman' which were in essence, completed 27 years ago, albeit, Andrew since this time has progressed and completed a subsequent series of novels to date, of which, are listed below with a short synopsis of each.
Andrew has stated that he has no intentions of 'resting' his pen at this time and he intimates that new clandestine subjects are constantly being offered to him as his foothold on the literal world takes a solid grip. His current career is embedded within the Oil and Gas industry and he has worked the International arena with extensive exposure to most major countries operated as a representative of a Major Oil and Gas Operator, a career now stemming into 23 years.
Andrew will be the first to admit that his thirst for knowledge is not only limited to biblical subject matter relating to the Holy Order of the Knights Templar or other organizations in his work, but conversely, recent literature research has taken our homespun author to writing World War 1 & II espionage novels and Andrew's first novel of this ilk, was called 'Jute Jam & Jessie Jordan' or is affectionately known as the '4 J's' which in essence is based on true and factual accounts that led Andrew on a trail of discovery in the darker side of warring counter intelligence and the workings of an internal spy-ring that evolved within his home city of Dundee, Tayside, Scotland during the years 1937 - 1939. His second novel in this WWI series of work is called 'FLICKER' and follows the deadly trail of toxic gases that were employed to exterminate masses of soldiers on the battlefield abroad in Ypres and Belgium, the premise hinged as to how Bletchley Park's MI5 & MI6 Senior Military staff dealt with counter espionage issues.
When one absorbs Andrews written work they will instantly acknowledge the length and breadth of his exacting prose and the level of detail as to which this author has deep dived into prior to constructing his novels, although Andrew prefers to write shorter novels - approximately 200 - 250 pages- and maintains a fine balance as not to cloud the overall storyline with an infinite amount of detail that can detract from the leading subject matter.