The Prague Coup

Name: The Prague Coup
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781785868870
Price: 59.99 NZD
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By Jean-Luc Fromental and Hyman Miles

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Summary

Set in winter 1948, The Prague Coup follows Graham Greene during the Allied occupation of Prague as he works on a film project with Elizabeth Montagu. What begins as a peaceful mission unravels into the historic "coup de Prague" revolution, blending espionage and political intrigue in a tense Cold War thriller.
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Format: Hardback

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Ideal for readers who enjoy graphic novels steeped in historical espionage, Cold War intrigue, and complex storytelling, as well as fans of Graham Greene and classic spy tales.

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Author Graeme Green finds himself in the midst of an intricate plot to unseat the government of Czechoslovakia in an event that would be remembered as The Prague Coup.

Description

Winter 1948, the Czech capital is under occupation by the allied powers. Debriefed by London Films, Graham Greene works on the writing of his next feature film, assisted by the enigmatic Elizabeth Montagu. A seemingly peaceful mission enters into a revolution that history will remember as the coup de Prague.

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Critics praise The Prague Coup as a perfect fusion of film noir and espionage fiction, with moody, gripping drama and intellectual depth. It has been called a masterpiece of intrigue, blending fact and fiction seamlessly. Reviewers highlight its tension, plausibility, and compelling storytelling, making it a standout graphic novel in the genre.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781785868870

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 11 December 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Comics

Illustration: YES

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 567g

Pages: 112

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Fiction Graphic Novels Hyman Miles Jean-Luc Fromental

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Jean-Luc Fromental is a veteran writer responsible for more than 30 novels, travel stories and comics.

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