Author:C.S. Forester
1812 and the fate of Europe lies in the hands of newly appointed Commodore Hornblower . . .
Dispatched to northern waters to protect Britain's Baltic interests, Horatio Hornblower must halt the advance of Napoleon's empire into Sweden and Russia. But first he must battle the terrible Baltic weather: fog, snow and icebound waterways; overcome Russian political and commercial intrigues; avoid the seductive charms of royalty as well as the deadly reach of assassins in the imperial palace; and contend with hostile armies and French privateers. With the fate of Europe balanced on a knife edge, the responsibility lies heavy on a Commodore's shoulders ...
This is the eighth of eleven books chronicling the adventures of C. S. Forester's inimitable nautical hero, Horatio Hornblower.
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Even more compelling than its predecessors. Hurwitz uses every ounce of his exceptional skill to describe the elaborate plans that exist to protect the most powerful man in the world and how they might be circumvented. Gripping, powerful and only too believable. Don't miss it.
—— Daily MailOut of the Dark takes the reader on a journey that covers a wide range of emotions from potential love to outright terror. The relentless action and detailed mission planning make the tale both clever and smart. It's only the end of January, but this novel will be remembered as one of the best thrillers of the year
—— Associated PressOut of the Dark is the best thing Gregg Hurwitz has ever written and the kind of game-changing thriller that'll have people talking about it long after turning the final page.
—— The Real Book SpyThe perfect thriller
—— Robert Crais, bestselling author of Cole & Pike seriesA superbly created page-turning action blast
—— Peterborough Evening TelegraphThe fourth in a series that has put Hurwitz firmly on the thriller writers' map
—— Mail on SundayOrphan X is most exciting new series character since Jack Reacher. A page-turning masterpiece of suspense
—— Jonathan KellermanMind blowing! A perfect mix of Jason Bourne and Jack Reacher
—— Lisa GardnerOrphan X is the most exciting thriller I've read since The Bourne Identity ... A new thriller superstar is born!
—— Robert CraisA new series character to rival Reacher . . . anyone reading Orphan X won't be surprised that a cadre of peers, from Tess Gerritsen to Lee Child, have lined up to praise it
—— IndependentAn emotional tale of sisterly endurance and a fascinating and harrowing insight into the hidden lives of Korean comfort women... you’ll be captivated. Let the bidding for movie rights begin
—— The PoolA soul-churning ode to the power of family love (and the ties that bind sisters specifically) and the importance of pursuing justice in the face of systemic silence... an unflinching-but-ultimately-redemptive book that places a much-needed spotlight on a forgotten moment of human horror
—— Emerald StreetDevastatingly good
—— PsychologiesA harrowing and powerful read, offering an insight into the widespread suffering of others during the war
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—— Expressan original, shocking novel, contrasting mankind’s capacity for cruelty with the unquenchable strength ofthe human spirit, even in the most dire of circumstances
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—— Woman & HomeBrave, bold, important
—— Jackie Copleton, author of A Dictionary of Mutual UnderstandingAn impressive debut novel from a writer with a sensitive heart and gifted mind
—— Xiaolu Guo, a Granta Best of Young British NovelistsA captivating, beautiful debut. Warning: you’ll shed many tears
—— Jennifer McShane , ImageA fascinating debut
—— Elizabeth Archer , Daily ExpressOffers a valuable insight into a neglected area of history... epic
—— Anthony Gardner , Daily MailA deeply moving read about the savage cruelty of war, and the perseverance of love
—— Alice O'Keefe , The BooksellerMasterfully crafted, Bracht's mesmerizing debut novel is rich with historical detail and depth of emotion. this is a memorable story about the courage of Korean women during the Second World War
—— Publishers' WeeklySuspenseful and eye-opening... In this story of a community nearly obliterated by war but saved by the strength of will of generations of women, Bracht humanizes tragedy while highlighting important social issues. Once they devour this book, readers will be looking for more
—— Library Journal (Starred Review)A captivating, beautiful debut. Warning: you'll shed many tears
—— Book ClubElegantly written, emotionally shattering, and historically accurate, White Chrysanthemum is a feat of literary alchemy. Mary Lynn Bracht reveals the unfathomable cruelty of Japanese sex slavery during World War II through the unbreakable love of Korean sisters
—— Blaine Harden, New York Times bestselling author of Escape From Camp 14White Chrysanthemum is a powerful account of a little discussed subject about the Second World War -- comfort women enslaved by the Japanese army -- but it’s also about the courage of the women involved who want to speak about their suffering and their cry for justice, peace and love. Hana’s tragic life is just one of an estimated 200,000 Korean comfort women’s stories. Beautifully written, it’s an impressive debut novel from a writer with a sensitive heart and gifted mind
—— Xiaolu GuoA captivating, controlled and devastating book about the lives of two Korean sisters during the Second World War… Allows us to look at the immediate travesty of the so-called 'comfort women' and the unresolved consequences of sexual slavery for the victims' families. Brave, bold, important, this book is beautifully written with characters that will stay with you long after the final, unforgettable paragraph
—— Jackie Copleton, author of A Dictionary of Mutual UnderstandingSpoils reeks of the fog and futility of war… It has its own blue-collar beauty as it tells its tale from three perspectives: a gay, female US soldier, an Egyptian jihadist and a US tank commander.
—— Donal O’Donoghue , RTE GuideBrian Van Reet has firsthand combat experience to draw upon for this powerful piece of fiction, rendering it an intensely humane story, giving credible authenticity to the plot, and scenes presented to the reader… Enlightening, thought provoking and hauntingly mesmerising, I cannot recommend Spoils highly enough to anyone interested in novels about war and conflict.
—— Sharon Mills , NudgeEvery page brims with brutal authenticity.
—— The Mail on SundaySpoils bears eye-widening witness to valour, horror, violence, cruelty and absurdity.
—— Marcel Theroux , Guardian