The Order of the Day

Name: The Order of the Day
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SKU: 9781509889976
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By Eric Vuillard

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In The Order of the Day by Eric Vuillard, the narrative unveils the events leading up to the Anschluss, the annexation of Austria by Nazi Germany. It explores the roles of influential industrialists and political figures, offering a detailed glimpse into their behind-the-scenes machinations. The story serves as a chilling reminder of how critical moments in history are often shaped by decisions made in secretive boardrooms and political manoeuvres.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the hidden events and decisions that shaped history, particularly the ones leading up to World War II. The narrative provides a gripping look at the behind-the-scenes machinations and personal stories of powerful figures, delivered with a blend of compelling storytelling and sharp insights into human motivations and political manoeuvres.

The Order of the Day

A gripping fictional account of the key meetings and events which led up the the outbreak of World War Two: how egos flourished, diplomacy failed, and a few powerful men brought Europe to the brink of disaster.

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Winner of the 2017 Prix Goncourt

Éric Vuillard's gripping novel The Order of the Day tells the story of the pivotal meetings which took place between the European powers in the run-up to World War Two. What emerges is a fascinating and incredibly moving account of failed diplomacy, broken relationships, and the catastrophic momentum which led to conflict.

The titans of German industry—set to prosper under the Nazi government—gather to lend their support to Adolf Hitler. The Austrian Chancellor realises too late that he has wandered into a trap, as Hitler delivers the ultimatum that will lay the groundwork for Germany's annexation of Austria. Winston Churchill joins Neville Chamberlain for a farewell luncheon held in honour of Joachim von Ribbentrop: German Ambassador to England, soon to be Foreign Minister in the Nazi government, and future defendant at the Nuremberg trials.

Suffused with dramatic tension, this unforgettable novel tells the tragic story of how the actions of a few powerful men brought the world to the brink of war.

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Many reviews praise The Order of the Day for its gripping and chilling narrative, capturing the emotional tensions and political machinations of the 1930s with deft black comedy and historical insight. Critics highlight the book's stark examination of political cowardice and complicity, drawing resonances with contemporary times. Its precise and economical prose is noted for transforming well-known historical events into a fresh and powerful narrative experience.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781509889976

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 October 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Picador

Contributors:

Translated by Mark Polizzotti
Translated by Mark Polizzotti

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 118g

Pages: 160

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About the Author

Éric Vuillard is a writer and filmmaker born in Lyon in 1968 who has written nine award-winning books, including Conquistadors (winner of the 2010 Prix Ignatius J. Reilly), and La bataille d'Occident and Congo (both of which received the 2012 Prix Franz-Hessel and the 2013 Prix Valery-Larbaud). He won the 2017 Prix Goncourt, France's most prestigious literary prize, for L'ordre du jour.