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Macbeth

‘Shakespeare's darkest tale reimagined by the king of Nordic noir’ Mail on Sunday
By Jo Nesbo
Series: Hogarth Shakespeare
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Macbeth by Jo Nesbo is a modern retelling of Shakespeare's classic, set in a gritty, crime-ridden 1970s industrial town. It follows a police officer whose ambition spirals out of control, leading him into a world of political intrigue, corruption, and betrayal. The novel explores themes of power, greed, and the moral consequences of unchecked ambition.
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This gripping reimagining of Shakespeare’s classic tale is set against a gritty, modern backdrop, offering a fascinating blend of intrigue, ambition, and moral complexity. You might enjoy this book if you love intense crime dramas with rich characters and a dark, atmospheric setting.

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'The king of all crime writers'
Sunday Express
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*JO NESBO HAS SOLD 50 MILLION BOOKS WORLDWIDE*

*Watch out for The Kingdom, the new Jo Nesbo thriller, out now*

The gripping new thriller from the number-one Sunday Times bestselling author of The Thirst.

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The gripping new thriller from the number-one Sunday Times bestselling author of The Thirst.

The No.1 Sunday Times Bestseller

He's the best cop they've got. When a drug bust turns into a bloodbath, it's up to Inspector Macbeth and his team to clean up the mess.

He's also an ex-drug addict with a troubled past. He's rewarded for his success. Power. Money. Respect. They're all within reach.

But a man like him won't get to the top. Plagued by hallucinations and paranoia, Macbeth starts to unravel. He's convinced he won't get what is rightfully his. Unless he kills for it.

'The king of all crime writers'
Sunday Express

Jo Nesbo has sold 50 million books worldwide

Watch out for The Kingdom, the new Jo Nesbo thriller, out now

Series: Hogarth Shakespeare

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    Jo Nesbo has sold over 50 million books worldwide No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller 'Immensely enjoyable and gloriously dark' Daily Express Jo Nesbo’s Macbeth is an electrifying modern retelling of Shakespeare's timeless tragedy, set against the grim, rain-soaked backdrop of 1970s Scotland. The story delves into the depths of ambition and power through the life of Inspector Macbeth, the head...
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Jo Nesbo's reimagining of Macbeth is praised as a majestically satisfying page-turner with a deliciously oppressive atmosphere. It is recognised for Nesbo's ability to leave his unique imprint on a classic, delivering a dark but hopeful narrative suited to contemporary times. The novel creatively transposes Shakespeare's tragedy into a crime thriller context, maintaining the gravity and excitement of the original story.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099598060

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 September 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Contributors:

  • Translated by Don Bartlett
  • Translated by Don Bartlett

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 37.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 490g

Pages: 624

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About the Author

Jo Nesbo is one of the world's bestselling crime writers, with The Leopard, Phantom, Police, The Son and his latest Harry Hole novel, The Thirst, all topping the Sunday Times bestseller charts. He's an international number one bestseller and his books are published in 50 languages, selling over 40 million copies around the world. Before becoming a crime writer, Nesbo played football for Norway's premier league team Molde, but his dream of playing professionally for Spurs was dashed when he tore ligaments in his knee at the age of eighteen. After three years military service he attended business school and formed the band Di Derre ('Them There'). They topped the charts in Norway, but Nesbo continued working as a financial analyst, crunching numbers during the day and gigging at night. When commissioned by a publisher to write a memoir about life on the road with his band, he instead came up with the plot for his first Harry Hole crime novel, The Bat. Sign up to the Jo Nesbo newsletter for all the latest news- jonesbo.com/newsletter

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