'A remarkable act of imagination and filial homage' William Boyd, New Statesman In November 1944, Sub Lt Bob Clark, a twenty-year old agent with Britainâs top-secret Special Operations Executive, parachuted into northern Italy. He left behind the girl he had fallen in love with, Marjorie, his radio operator. Captured by the enemy, Bobâs fate hung in the balance and Marjorie wouldn't know for six months whether he was alive or dead... Monopoli Blues recounts the story of Tim Clarkâs journey to uncover the story of his parentsâ war â and the truth behind the betrayal of his fatherâs Clarion mission to the Nazis.