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Lädt ... Umwege zum Ruhm. (1973)von Anthony Price
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Melde dich bei LibraryThing an um herauszufinden, ob du dieses Buch mögen würdest. Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch. Overall a very interesting story about a historian specializing in the first world war who is drawn into current (to the period of this novel, published in 1974) day events. A secret from the past, which includes a missing group of men during a battle, turns out to be the cause of a series of murder. This book had the feel of Agatha Christie, with some of the sense of an early John Le Carre. This is the first book I've read by this author and I'm inspired to try more. Zeige 5 von 5 keine Rezensionen | Rezension hinzufügen
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Can the past unlock the secrets of the present...' Anthony Price's most celebrated novel - winner of the CWA GOLD DAGGER. Paul Mitchell spends his days researching WWI; his quiet life in the library can hardly be in greater contrast to the carnage he studies. Until, that is, the present catches up with him in the shape of Dr Audley of the MOD. Why does Audley want to know what really happened during the battle for Hameau Ridge on the Somme in 1916? The answer is complex and dangerous... Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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Google Books — Lädt ... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)823.914Literature English & Old English literatures English fiction Modern Period 1901-1999 1945-1999Klassifikation der Library of Congress [LCC] (USA)BewertungDurchschnitt:
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Dr. Audley of the Ministry of Defence turns up at Paul’s house and soon they’re in France with Paul in disguise, since he’s supposed to be dead. Led by Paul’s historical knowledge and Audley’s particular set of skills they follow a series of leads until the true connections between this WWI location and current events are revealed.
A fascinating historical military mystery. ( )