Today we received a limited number of the surprise best seller The Peacock and the Sparrow - if you want a copy, we recommend you grab it quickly, as stock has been in limited supply selling out fast throughout New Zealand.
The author I.S. Berry a former CIA officer, and if you're a fan of John le Carréle, you'll likely be a fan of this great debut novel.
The list of awards won is as long as your arm. Grab your copy from Book Hero and save $2.99 off the RRP and enjoy fast overnight NZ-wide delivery.
“A crackling debut thriller.”
—The New Yorker (Best Books of the Year)
“Remarkably assured...a palpable authenticity...this captivatingly twisty tale has shades of both John le Carré and Graham Greene."
—The Guardian (Best Books of the Year)
“Berry's former role as an operations officer for the CIA lends authenticity to this morally complex espionage tale.”
—The Washington Post
“Berry has all of le Carré’s cynicism about Western intelligence services and outsoars him in her ability to convincingly evoke a love affair against an espionage backdrop. This is a star in the making.”
—The Telegraph (Thriller of the Year)
“Sensually atmospheric, deftly constructed and written with flair.”
—The Times (Thriller of the Year)
“A superb debut that oozes with atmosphere and nuance.”
—The Daily Mail
“Reminiscent of le Carré’s early novels. . . . The most impressive debut of the year to date.”
—The Irish Times
“Deservedly garlanded with high praise and awards. . . rich in insider agency knowledge while its notably nuanced character development quickly draws the reader deeply in.”
—The Financial Times (Best Books of the Year)
