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Munich by Robert Harris is a historical fiction novel centred on the events of the 1938 Munich Conference, where world leaders grapple with the possibility of war. Set against this fraught political backdrop, the story follows two former university friends who find themselves on opposing sides and unexpectedly entangled in a high-stakes diplomatic negotiation. The novel combines historical detail with a personal story of intrigue and moral conflict.
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This book may appeal to you if you're captivated by European history, particularly the tense days leading up to World War II. With its well-crafted characters and gripping narrative centred around political negotiations, it's perfect for readers who enjoy thrillers infused with historical accuracy.

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Munich

Chamberlain is desperate to preserve the peace.

They will meet in a city which forever afterwards will be known 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.

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A film tie-in edition of the Sunday Times bestselling thriller, to coincide with the release of the Netflix film starring Jeremy Irons.

Now a major NETFLIX movie starring Jeremy Irons, George Mackay, and Alex Jennings.

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 known 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. Once friends in a more peaceful time, they are now on opposing sides.

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

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

'So good you want to clap' The Times

'Unputdownable to the point of being dangerous' Sunday Express

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

'It ranks among the most moving portraits of a politician that I have ever read' Sunday Times

'A brilliantly conducted spy novel' Observer

'Lovely details. Clever twists. Superb' Evening Standard

Now available - V2, Robert Harris's latest historical thriller.

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Robert Harris's Munich is highly praised for its gripping storytelling and atmospheric depiction of the political intrigue surrounding the 1938 Munich Agreement. Critics commend Harris's impeccable historical research and attention to detail, which lend authenticity to the narrative. The novel is lauded as both a suspenseful thriller and a poignant portrayal of Neville Chamberlain, challenging perceptions of his role in history and offering a compelling exploration of the moral dilemmas faced during this critical period.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787467996

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 January 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Arrow Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 304g

Pages: 448

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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