Während London 1944 von deutschen Bombenangriffen heimgesucht wird, ermittelt Sergeant Troy von Scottland Yard in einer Serie von brutalen Morden an antifaschistischen Emigranten. - Polizei- und Politkrimi.
John Lawton Bücher
John Lawton bewegt sich meisterhaft zwischen amerikanischer und britischer Kultur und übersetzt deren Nuancen für Leser auf beiden Seiten des Atlantiks. Seine Werke, oft spannungsgeladen, tauchen tief in bedeutende soziale und politische Landschaften ein und bieten scharfe Beobachtungen der menschlichen Verfassung. Lawtons unverwechselbarer Stil zeichnet sich durch Spannung und psychologische Tiefe aus, die die Leser in komplexe Handlungsstränge und moralische Zwickmühlen hineinzieht. Er besitzt ein einzigartiges Talent, den Zeitgeist einzufangen und gleichzeitig fesselnde Erzählungen zu schaffen, die lange nach der letzten Seite nachhallen.
A unique account of birds on pub signs, their history and natural history, and their association with art, music and literature
Blue Rondo
- 384 Seiten
- 14 Lesestunden
The fifth book in John Lawton's Inspector Troy series, selected by Time magazine as one of 'Six Detective Series to Savour' alongside Michael Connelly and Donna Leon.
The Unfortunate Englishman
- 368 Seiten
- 13 Lesestunden
The second book in the Joe Wilderness series.
In swinging sixties London, MI6 spy Joe Wilderness finds his assignments far from glamorous. Despite his talent for thriving in challenging situations, his past misadventures have landed him in trouble. A coffee-smuggling operation in divided Berlin turned disastrous when he had to return a spy to the KGB, resulting in a reprimand and a new posting in remote northern Finland under the guise of a cultural exchange program. Bored and with little to spy on, Wilderness turns to smuggling vodka across the porous border into the USSR, capitalizing on a vodka shortage caused by Khrushchev's agricultural policies. He partners with his old KGB acquaintance, Kostya, but suspicions arise about Kostya's sudden appearance and its connection to cobalt mining in the area, crucial for atomic bomb casings. As Wilderness navigates the complexities of Cold War tensions, his assignment becomes increasingly perilous. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of the Prague Spring, featuring familiar allies and adversaries, weaving a tale rich in deception, art, and politics, capturing the thrilling life of a British spy.
Old Flames
- 448 Seiten
- 16 Lesestunden
The second book in John Lawton's Inspector Troy series, selected by Time magazine as one of 'Six Detective Series to Savour' alongside Michael Connelly and Donna Leon.
The seventh book in John Lawton's Inspector Troy series, selected by Time magazine as one of 'Six Detective Series to Savour' alongside Michael Connelly and Donna Leon.
Riptide
- 368 Seiten
- 13 Lesestunden
The fourth book in John Lawton's Inspector Troy series, selected by Time magazine as one of 'Six Detective Series to Savour' alongside Michael Connelly and Donna Leon.
A Little White Death
- 480 Seiten
- 17 Lesestunden
The third book in John Lawton's Inspector Troy series, selected by Time magazine as one of 'Six Detective Series to Savour' alongside Michael Connelly and Donna Leon. číst celé
Second Violin
- 432 Seiten
- 16 Lesestunden
The sixth book in John Lawton's Inspector Troy series, selected by Time magazine as one of 'Six Detective Series to Savour' alongside Michael Connelly and Donna Leon.
