Synopsis
'Spain's Ken Follett' ups his game further with a breakneck historical thriller.
Gibraltar, 1940. During a horrific storm, a sea captain rescues a group of castaways - and in return is given a strange-looking emblem made of gold and diamonds. Decades later, the captain's son receives a substantial offer for the emblem. He will not sell it, but discovers the astounding story behind this mysterious object . . .
Munich, 1919. Fifteen-year-old Paul Reiner dreams of the heroic father he never knew, who died during the First World War. One night, Paul discovers a secret which turns his world upside down - and from that moment, he sacrifices everything to uncover the truth behind his father's death.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
- ISBN: 9780752884363
- Number of pages: 304
- Dimensions: 196 x 132 x 24 mm
- Weight: 304g
- Languages: English
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I love this, it's great
This fascinating story deals with life in Germany between the wars following the fortunes of some fundamentally decent people as they struggle with the mor... READ MORE
One of the best historical novels I've ever read.
Other reviews go into more details, but here is my own quick response to The Traitor's Emblem. Once I started reading, I simply could not put it down. This... READ MORE
A terrifying and intriguing tale
Though it took me a few false starts to get into this book, I was soon hooked and could barely put it down! As the supsense starts building, you'll find ho... READ MORE
Who will earn “The Traitor’s Emblem?”
At its heart “The Traitor’s Emblem” is the story of three people.
It is the story of a young man and the journey he must take to find the truth of what re... READ MORE
The Traitor's Emblem
The Traitor’s Emblem is a thoroughly enjoyable novel. It is written really simply and as a result is not a challenge to read the way some novels can be. Gi... READ MORE