Dark Star
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Dark Star
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Dark Star
'Outclasses any spy novel I have ever read' Richard Condon, author of THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE
Reissued in the terrific new cover style THE FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT sold over 35,000 copies Alan Furst receives exceptional reviews: 'A rich, deeply moving novel of suspense that is equal parts espionage thriller, European history, and love story. The time frame was once the special property of Eric Ambler and Graham Greene; Furst has ventured into their fictional territory and brought out a story that is equally original and engaging' New York Times 'For connoisseurs of wartime thrillers, a new novel by Alan Furst has become a major publishing event' Sunday Telegraph 'The sophistication of Robert Harris or Sebastian Faulks with the undisguised boyish envy of Ian Fleming' Sunday Times 'Competitors despair. Alan Furst's mastery of the espionage novel put him beyond any would-be rival... No one does it better than Furst' Literary Review 'A gripping plot and a galaxy of well-drawn characters' Daily Telegraph 'Addictive, beautifully humane novels' Guardian 'Furst is a consummate writer, his style lyrical and elegant, his story-telling taut and suspenseful, his characters authentic' Irish Examiner 'Pleasurable and rewarding to read' Spectator
Andre Szara, survivor of the Polish pogroms and the Russian civil wars, is a journalist working for Pravda in 1937. War in Europe is already underway, and Szara is co-opted to join the NKVD, the Soviet secret intelligence agency. He does his best to survive the tango of pre-war politics by calmly obeying orders and keeping his nose clean. But when he is sent to retrieve a battered briefcase, the plot thickens, and he is drawn into even more complex intrigues.
Szara becomes a full-time spymaster, and as deputy director of a Paris network, he finds his own star rising when he recruits an agent in Berlin who can supply crucial information.
Dark Star captures not only the intrigue and danger of clandestine life but the day-to-day reality of what Soviet operatives call special work.
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Alan Furst's Dark Star is regarded as a serious and immersive spy fiction novel, praised for its keen deductive precision and depth of character. Critics appreciate Furst's expertise in the genre, noting his ability to capture the turbulent emotions involved in espionage. The book is considered a significant release for fans of wartime thrillers, highlighting the author's passion for the intricate world of spying.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780753826348
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 30 April 2009
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 132.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 292g
Pages: 400
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About the Author
Alan Furst has lived for long periods in France, especially in Paris, and has travelled as a journalist in Eastern Europe and Russia. He has written extensively for Esquire and the International Herald Tribune.
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