Hearts of Stone: A gripping historical thriller of World War II and the Greek resistance - Brossura

Scarrow, Simon

Brossura

ISBN 10: 075538024X ISBN 13: 9780755380244

Casa editrice: Headline, 2016

Riassunto

The fierce courage of the men and women of the Greek Resistance is brought to vivid life in Sunday Times bestseller Simon Scarrow's powerful novel of World War II. 'Gripping... [a] moving narrative of friendships broken by war and betrayal' Sunday Times 1938. A perfect summer on the Greek island of Lefkas for three young people untroubled by the simmering politics of Europe. Peter, visiting from Germany while his father leads an archaeological dig, has become close friends with locals Andreas and Eleni. As the world slides towards conflict and Peter is forced to leave, they swear to meet again. 1943: Andreas and Eleni have joined the partisan forces resisting the German invasion. Peter has returned - now a dangerously well-informed enemy intelligence officer. A friendship formed in peace will turn into a desperate battle between enemies sworn to sacrifice everything for the countries that they love... 'Simon Scarrow has done it again: another barnstorming book that speaks not only of the horror of war, but the ultimate heroism and self-sacrifice of those caught up in it. The glory of Simon's books is that they can be read on so many levels: yes, they are thrilling in its truest sense, there are characters we care about deeply and they are under constant threat. But alongside this are the vignettes of a life clearly viewed, the threads of sharp social observation that set his historical thrillers apart from the greater mass.' Manda Scott

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Recensione:

Gripping... [a] moving narrative of friendships broken by war and betrayal (Sunday Times)

What an amazing roller-coaster of a ride... this book is fantastic... So startlingly good, so utterly readable (Manda Scott)

'An action-packed narrative' (Daily Mail)

Without shying away from the realities of the war in this rarely mentioned corner of the conflict, the story deftly weaves the past together with the effects it has on future generations... The story of the friendship at the heart of this novel stays with you after reading. ***** (5 stars) (The People's Friend)

'A rip-roaring page-turner... Sturdy elegance and incisive wit' (Historical Novel Review)

Scarrow neatly weaves together competing human passions for treasure, love, honour and freedom in a moving tribute to the Greek resistance during the Second World War (Clare Mulley)

Simon Scarrow writes vividly of the drama and intensity of 20th century warfare (Choice)

A deep and intense novel that examines the effects of World War II on Lefkas and the rest of Greece (Sydney Morning Herald)

...a compelling and exciting read. This is a real treat for fans of Scarrow, a fast-paced page turner. Recommended (Historical Novels Review)

Pacy...and thrilling (The Book Bag)

Descrizione del libro:

From a Sunday Times bestselling author comes a powerful and compulsive drama set in the Greek islands during the Second World War. 'What an amazing roller-coaster of a ride... So startlingly good, so utterly readable... A cracking historical thriller' Manda Scott

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• Editore: Headline
• Data di pubblicazione: 2016
• ISBN 10: 075538024X
• ISBN 13: 9780755380244
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 512