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An Act of Treachery
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by compelling stories of love, betrayal, and the intricate moral dilemmas faced during wartime. Set against the backdrop of World War II, it offers a rich narrative exploring the complexities of human relationships under the strain of conflict.
An Act of Treachery
AN ACT OF TREACHERY is the second novel by high-profile former MP Ann Widdecombe, whose debut novel, THE CLEMATIS TREE, become a bestseller in 2000.
AN ACT OF TREACHERY was the second novel by high-profile former MP Ann Widdecombe, whose debut novel, THE CLEMATIS TREE, silenced critics to become a bestseller in 2000.
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An Act of Treachery explores the tumultuous relationship between Catherine Dessin, a young French girl living in Paris during the occupation, and Klaus, an older, married German officer.
Catherine's involvement with Klaus creates significant tension within her family, who are committed patriots and resistance workers.
As the story unfolds, Klaus, an Oxford-educated Anglophile, faces his own moral conflict. Through his love for Catherine and a tragic event in his family, he begins to understand the true nature of the regime he serves.
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An Act of Treachery by Ann Widdecombe receives praise for its captivating narrative and polished writing. Reviewers highlight its compelling storyline, making it difficult to put down, and commend Widdecombe for producing a second novel as well-crafted as her first.
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ISBN: 9781780226828
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 June 2014
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 132.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 240g
Pages: 448
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About the Author
Ann Widdecombe is best known as a former Member of Parliament and for her broadcasting and journalism, but long had ambitions to write novels. She is the author of four novels, and likes to write her novels on long train journeys and in Singapore, when visiting her Chinese nanny.
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