Hess: The Missing Years 1941-1945 (2025 paperback)

Hess: The Missing Years 1941-1945 tells the Real History of the dramatic flight which Adolf Hitler’s deputy Rudolf Hess made in 1941 to Scotland in an attempt to stop the war before the saturation bombing holocaust began. Intercepted before he could reach His Majesty the King, Hess vanished into the maw of the Secret Service and was held as Winston Churchill’s personal prisoner.

British files relate how experts used truth drugs and hidden microphones to try to prise the secrets out of him. Taken to Nuremberg in 1945, Hess outwitted - and eventually outlived - his tormentors. He died mysteriously in 1987 after spending 46 years in jail, strangled by his guard, Tony Jordan. Jordan still lives freely in Berlin; the US State Dept and the British Foreign Office have chosen to draw a veil over the embarrassing killing 403 pages.

• Unprecedented Access: Irving’s narrative is bolstered by exclusive access to classified documents, revealing the depth of Hess’s conviction and the complexities of his imprisonment.
• Critical Insights: Through analysing previously undisclosed intelligence and medical files, Irving challenges the official narrative, offering alternative perspectives on Hess’s motivations and the Allied powers' response.
• Compelling Narration: Irving combines the rigour of historical research with the flair of a master storyteller, presenting a narrative that captivates history buffs and general readers alike.
• Rich Imagery: Accompanied by unpublished colour photographs, the book provides a visceral glimpse into the era, enhancing the reader's engagement with the historical narrative.

Reader Reviews: Critically acclaimed and reader-approved, Hess: The Missing Years 1941-1945 has garnered five-star ratings for its insightful analysis, narrative depth, and the unveiling of long-hidden truths behind Hess’s mission and the Allies' wartime conduct. Reviewers commend Irving for his unflinching examination of a controversial figure and for illuminating the shadows cast by the victors' narrative of World War II.