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Munich

By Robert Harris
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Munich by Robert Harris is a historical fiction novel set around the Munich Agreement of 1938. It follows two former friends, a British civil servant and a German diplomat, who find themselves on opposite sides of a tense political negotiation. As Europe teeters on the brink of war, the story delves into the complexities of diplomacy and the personal moral dilemmas each character faces.
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This gripping historical fiction might appeal to you if you're fascinated by the tense prelude to World War II and enjoy suspenseful political dramas. Set against the backdrop of the 1938 Munich Agreement, the narrative weaves intrigue and diplomacy into a compelling story, offering a vivid glimpse into European history and the moral complexities faced by those involved.

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Munich

Soon to be a major Netflix film starring Jeremy Irons
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MUNICH, SEPTEMBER 1938

Hitler is determined to start a war.

A new spy thriller set over the four days of the 1938 Munich Conference, as the world waits for war, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Fatherland, Conclave and An Officer and a Spy.

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From the number one bestselling author of An Officer and a Spy and The Second Sleep

'A brilliantly constructed spy novel' Observer

'Grips from start to finish ... Superb' Mail on Sunday

Munich, September 1938

Hitler is determined to start a war. Chamberlain is desperate to preserve the peace.

They will meet in a city which forever afterwards will be notorious for what is about to take place.

As Chamberlain's plane judders over the channel and the Fuhrer's train steams south, two young men travel with their leaders. Former friends from a more peaceful time, they are now on opposing sides.

As Britain's darkest hour approaches, the fate of millions could depend on them - and the secrets they're hiding.

Spying. Betrayal. Murder. Is any price too high for peace?

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Munich is praised for its gripping narrative, capturing the suspense and political intrigue of 1938 Europe with vibrant detail. Reviews highlight Robert Harris's meticulous research and engaging portrayal of Neville Chamberlain, offering a persuasive and moving fictional depiction of the British prime minister. The novel is noted for its atmospheric and fast-paced storytelling, blending historical accuracy with thrilling suspense.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784751852

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 June 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Arrow Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 312g

Pages: 448

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About the Author

Robert Harris is the author of fifteen bestselling novels- the Cicero Trilogy - Imperium, Lustrum and Dictator - Fatherland, Enigma, Archangel, Pompeii, The Ghost, The Fear Index, An Officer and a Spy, which won four prizes including the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction, Conclave, Munich, The Second Sleep, V2 and Act of Oblivion. His work has been translated into forty languages and nine of his books have been adapted for cinema and television. He lives in West Berkshire with his wife, Gill Hornby.

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