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Dark Voyage

By Alan Furst
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Dark Voyage by Alan Furst is a gripping historical fiction novel set during World War II. It follows the perilous journey of a Dutch tramp freighter and its crew, who navigate treacherous waters as part of a covert intelligence mission against Nazi forces. The atmospheric narrative captures the tension and intrigue of maritime espionage in a world engulfed by conflict.
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This gripping tale of intrigue and espionage might appeal to you if you're fascinated by World War II history, love complex and suspenseful narratives, or enjoy stories that explore the shadowy underworld of wartime operations. With a rich atmosphere and well-drawn characters, it captures the tension and danger of a perilous sea voyage under constant threat, making it a captivating read for those who enjoy historical fiction with depth and authenticity.

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From the master of the wartime espionage novel; a thrilling story of subterfuge at sea

Reissued in the terrific new cover style DARK VOAYGE has already sold over 5,000 copies in paperback Alan Furst receives exceptional reviews: 'Competitors despair. Alan Furst's mastery of the espionage novel put him beyond any would-be rival No one does it better than Furst and DARK VOYAGE is about as good as it gets. First class in every department' Literary Review 'The eccentric wanderers with their strange histories, the shadowy life in the wings of the theatre are pure Casablanca tension, excitement and the cat and mouse of naval warfare are Furst's primary business' Observer 'A gripping plot and a galaxy of well-drawn characters.' Daily Telegraph 'The streamlined clarity with which DARK VOYAGE pulls all this together is extraordinary. The Baltic action of DARK VOYAGE is so stunningly intricate and dangerous that the book's map of the region becomes essential reading DARK VOYAGE is vintage cinema already' Scotsman 'Addictive, beautifully humane novelsif you haven't read him yet, DARK VOYAGE is the place to start' Guardian 'Furst is a consummate writer, his style lyrical and elegant, his story-telling taut and suspenseful, his characters authentic' Irish Examiner

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May 1941. At four in the morning, a rust-streaked tramp freighter steams up the Tagus river to dock at the port of Lisbon. She is the Santa Rosa, flies the flag of neutral Spain and is in Lisbon to load cork oak, tinned sardines and drums of cooking oil bound for the Baltic port of Malmo.

But she is not the Santa Rosa. She is the Noordendam, a Dutch freighter under the command of Captain Eric DeHaan. She sails for the intelligence division of the British Royal Navy and is involved in a secret mission.

On board are a Polish engineer and British spy, Spaniards who fought for Franco and Germans who fought against Hitler. For them, this is a last desperate flight to freedom.

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ISBN: 9780753825556

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 January 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 226g

Pages: 320

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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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