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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. In September 1943, German soldiers advance on the ancient gates of Gjirokaster, Albania. It isthe first step in a carefully planned invasion. But once at the mouth of the city, the troops aretaken aback by a surprising act of rebellion that leaves the citizens fearful of a bloodycounter-attack.Soon rumours circulate, in cafes, houses and alleyways, that the Nazi Colonel in command of theGerman Army was once a school acquaintance of a local dignitary, Doctor Gurameto. In thetown square, Colonel von Schwabe greets his former classmate warmly; in return, DoctorGurameto invites him to dinner. The very next day, the Colonel and his army disappear from thecity.The dinner at Gurameto's house changes the course of events in twentieth-century Europe. Butas the citizens celebrate their hero, a conspiracy surfaces which leads some to placeGurameto-and the stone city-at the heart of a plot to undermine Socialism.Enigmatic and compelling, The Fall of the Stone City displays Ismail Kadare at the height of hisconsiderable powers. In September 1943, German soldiers advance on the ancient gates of Gjirokaster, Albania. It is the first step in a carefully planned invasion. But once at the mouth of the city, the troops are taken aback by a surprising act of rebellion that leaves the citizens fearful of a bloody counter-attack. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. A briliant novel by the Man Booker International Prize winner.In September 1943, German soldiers advance on the ancient gates of Gjirokaster, Albania. It is the first step in a carefully planned invasion. But once at the mouth of the city, the troops are taken aback by a surprising act of rebellion that leaves the citizens fearful of a bloody counter-attack. Soon rumours circulate, in cafes, houses and alleyways, that the Nazi Colonel in command of the German Army was once a school acquaintance of a local dignitary, Doctor Gurameto. In the town square, Colonel von Schwabe greets his former classmate warmly; in return, Doctor Gurameto invites him to dinner. The very next day, the Colonel and his army disappear from the city. The dinner at Gurameto's house changes the course of events in twentieth-century Europe. But as the citizens celebrate their hero, a conspiracy surfaces which leads some to place Gurametoand the stone cityat the heart of a plot to undermine Socialism. Enigmatic and compelling, The Fall of the Stone City displays Ismail Kadare at the height of his considerable powers. In September 1943, German soldiers advance on the ancient gates of Gjirokaster, Albania. It is the first step in a carefully planned invasion. But once at the mouth of the city, the troops are taken aback by a surprising act of rebellion that leaves the citizens fearful of a bloody counter-attack. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. In September 1943, German soldiers advance on the ancient gates of Gjirokaster, Albania. It isthe first step in a carefully planned invasion. But once at the mouth of the city, the troops aretaken aback by a surprising act of rebellion that leaves the citizens fearful of a bloodycounter-attack.Soon rumours circulate, in cafes, houses and alleyways, that the Nazi Colonel in command of theGerman Army was once a school acquaintance of a local dignitary, Doctor Gurameto. In thetown square, Colonel von Schwabe greets his former classmate warmly; in return, DoctorGurameto invites him to dinner. The very next day, the Colonel and his army disappear from thecity.The dinner at Gurameto's house changes the course of events in twentieth-century Europe. Butas the citizens celebrate their hero, a conspiracy surfaces which leads some to placeGurameto-and the stone city-at the heart of a plot to undermine Socialism.Enigmatic and compelling, The Fall of the Stone City displays Ismail Kadare at the height of hisconsiderable powers. In September 1943, German soldiers advance on the ancient gates of Gjirokaster, Albania. It is the first step in a carefully planned invasion. But once at the mouth of the city, the troops are taken aback by a surprising act of rebellion that leaves the citizens fearful of a bloody counter-attack. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…