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The Ways of the World: (The Wide World - James Maxted 1)

(Paperback)


Publishing Details

Full Title:

The Ways of the World: (The Wide World - James Maxted 1)

Contributors:

By (Author) Robert Goddard

ISBN:

9780552167055

Publisher:

Transworld Publishers Ltd

Imprint:

Corgi Books

Publication Date:

1st August 2014

UK Publication Date:

5th June 2014

Country:

United Kingdom

Classifications

Readership:

General

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Fiction

Dewey:

823.92

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Paperback

Number of Pages:

544

Dimensions:

Width 127mm, Height 198mm, Spine 32mm

Weight:

365g

Description

A thrilling espionage story set in Paris after the First World War, full of classic Goddard double crosses and triple twists 1919. The eyes of the world are on Paris, where statesmen, diplomats and politicians have gathered to discuss the fate of half the world's nations in the aftermath of the cataclysm that was the Great War. A horde of journalists, spies and opportunists have also gathered in the city and the last thing the British diplomatic community needs at such a time is the mysterious death of a senior member of their delegation. So, when Sir Henry Maxted falls from the roof of his mistress's apartment building in unexplained circumstances, their first instinct is to suppress all suspicious aspects of the event. But Sir Henry's son, ex Royal Flying Corps ace James 'Max' Maxted, has other ideas. He resolves to find out how and why his father died - even if this means disturbing the impression of harmonious calm which the negotiating teams have worked so hard to maintain. In a city where countries are jostling for position at the crossroads of history and the stakes could hardly be higher, it is difficult to tell who is a friend and who a foe.And Max will soon discover just how much he needs friends, as his search for the truth sucks him into the dark heart of a seemingly impenetrable mystery.

Reviews

A sly, highbrow take on the espionage thriller with a rich background that lends sophistication to an already opulent story * Kirkus Reviews *

Author Bio

Robert Goddard's first novel, Past Caring, was an instant bestseller. Since then, his books have captivated readers worldwide with their edge-of-the-seat pace and their labyrinthine plotting. He has won awards in the UK, the US and acrossEurope and his books have been translated into over thirty languages. In 2019, he won the Crime Writers' Association's highest accolade, the Diamond Dagger, for a lifetime achievement in Crime Writing.

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