Merdeka Square: 1 - Brossura

Collinson, Kerry

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0646313207 ISBN 13: 9780646313207

Casa editrice: Sid Harta Publishers, 1998

Riassunto

Tense, intelligent and gripping, Merdeka Square presents a rich portrayal of the terrifying crisis which brought the present political leadership of Indonesia to power. Murray Stephenson, and official at the Australian Embassy in Jakarta in 1965, is drawn in to the turmoil of the last days of the Sukarmo Government. Is he an observer, or is he working underground for ASIS, the Australian Secret Service,
Was 'the coup' the work of the communists, Sukarno's own sympathisers, or the Diponegoro Regiment? What was the role of the Gerwani women, and how significant is Murray's
Merdeka Square explores an exotic, shadowy world, mixing undouhted fact and exciting fiction in an intoxicating form that will fascinate readers both Asian and European.
Reviewers praised Kerry Collison's best-selling first novel,
"... hard to put down..." The Canberra Times.
"... certainly a powerful doomsday thriller..." Australia?! Book Review.
"... inspired by his long experience...intriguing plot...
vivid descriptions"
The Sydney Morning Herald.

"... a compelling story.."

South China Morning Post.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Sid Harta Publishers
• Data di pubblicazione: 1998
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0646313207
• ISBN 13: 9780646313207
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 560
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile