Gabriel's Moon: Signed Edition

Hardback Published on: 05/09/2024
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Gabriel's Moon
If you like LeCarre you love this.
Thanks to PRH for the proof. With more than a nod to Ian Fleming and Bond(Drax) and written in a Le Carrie style thus is about a 'useful idiot' who is tra... READ MORE
ENEFCEE 1956
Gabriel's Moon
A Superb Spy Thriller
With echoes of John Lee Carre, Ian Fleming and Graham Greene Boyd has crafted an extremely enjoyable spy novel with a reluctant conscript in the form of tr... READ MORE
Jen at Harrogate
Gabriel's Moon
A great Cold War Thriller
It is hard to believe that this is Boyd's 18th novel as it shows he still he can still write great novels. I've been reading his work for over 20 years so ... READ MORE
Richard  Wealthall

Synopsis

A compelling, deeply rich Cold War mystery from one of Britain's greatest ever storytellers, William Boyd Gabriel Drax is a young man haunted by the memories of his youth- every night, when sleep finally comes, he dreams about his childhood home in flames.

His days are spent on the move as a travel writer, capturing the changing, intriguing landscapes of a world in the grip of the Cold War, and very occasionally couriering packages and obscure messages for his brother, whom he quietly suspects of being a spy.

A tap on the shoulder, though, pulls Gabriel further into the shadows of his life, and into the orbit of Faith Green, a beguiling and persuasive MI6 handler. She soon makes Gabriel a seemingly irresistible offer- he must simply make a trip to Cadiz, Spain, and buy a painting, and in turn will receive a life-changing sum. But in that sun-drenched, suspicious sea town he will find more than just a paycheck and spy craft- in the rolling waves of Mediterranean, life-changing choices and consequences beckon.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
  • ISBN: 2928377262273
  • Number of pages: 272
  • Dimensions: 242 x 162 x 26 mm
  • Weight: 470g
  • Languages: English

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Gabriel's Moon
Superb
“Gabriel’s Moon” is a superb book, definitely one of Boyd’s finest. It's not a thriller, it's not a crime, not romance, not fantasy - although it does have... READ MORE
Luis A
Gabriel's Moon
Superb
“Gabriel’s Moon” is a superb book, definitely one of Boyd’s finest. It's not a thriller, it's not a crime, not romance, not fantasy - although it does have... READ MORE
Luis A
Gabriel's Moon
A brilliant, complex book
Gabriel's Moon is a brilliant, complex book about obsession, trust, lies, manipulation and secrets. The opening with 6 year old Gabriel escaping a house fi... READ MORE
Sophie Artemis
Gabriel's Moon
Disappointing and unconvincing
(spoiler-free review) This novel has all the prospect of a great read - a spy thriller by a top British author. The author uses a classic thriller plot dev... READ MORE
Phil
Gabriel's Moon
Another gem from a masterful storyteller
A masterful storyteller, William Boyd maintains his reputation with ‘Gabriel’s Moon’. Gabriel, a travel writer, is inveigled into the world of spies, subte... READ MORE
Jayne Southern
Gabriel's Moon
Great writing style
I really like Mr Boyd's style of writing, his use of words and effortless dialogue in particular., and ability to capture an era. However, and I realise ... READ MORE
jean
Gabriel's Moon
accidental spy story
Some are born spies, some achieve spyness and some have spyness thrust upon them. Travel writer Gabriel Drax is in the latter category. Outwardly, Gabrie... READ MORE
Denis
Gabriel's Moon
A complex storyline of intrigue, politics and espionage shrouded in mystery
A troubled soul forever marked by the accidental death of his father when he was very young followed two years later by the catastrophic death of his mothe... READ MORE
George  Young
Gabriel's Moon
The right man in the right place—or is he?
Gabriel Dax is the right man in the right place—or is he? Travel writer, Sixties man about town, orphan—spy. Drawn into a murky world of international poli... READ MORE
Huttson Lo
Gabriel's Moon
Gabriel’s Moon is a classic, enjoyable spy nove
Gabriel’s Moon is a classic, enjoyable spy novel that employs all the elements from a Greene or Le Carre. Gabriel is a travel writer who is asked to inte... READ MORE
Daren Kearl
Gabriel's Moon
Reluctant spy
I find William Boyd’s books Marmite – some I can engage with, others do nothing at all. I’m pleased to say that I loved this one. Gabriel Dax is a travel... READ MORE
Heather Buggins
Gabriel's Moon
Entertaining Spy Caper
I’ve always enjoyed the way that Boyd takes historical events and builds a fictional story around them. In Sweet Caress, The New Confessions and Any Human ... READ MORE
Andrew Smith
Gabriel's Moon
A Cold War espionage thriller
Travel writer Gabriel Dax is haunted by a fire that killed his mother when he was a child. When an opportunity to interview Congolese Prime Minister Patric... READ MORE
Laura
Gabriel's Moon
William Boyd never disappoints
I have read all of William Boyd’s books and Gabriel’s Moon does not disappoint. His writing is very easy to read and he always manages to weave a good sto... READ MORE
Paul Eagle
Gabriel's Moon
Outstanding storytelling
I was totally bewitched by Any Human Heart and Gabriel’s Moon is right up there as a complex and compelling story told with elegance. Boyd’s writing is sim... READ MORE
Anita Wallas
Gabriel's Moon
1960’s reluctant spy drama
This is the first is a series featuring Gabriel Dax, a travel writer who rather unwittingly becomes involved with espionage. Set in 1960 Gabriel is in the... READ MORE
Lynda’s Book Reviews
Gabriel's Moon
A brilliant book
Gabriel's Moon is a brilliant, complex book about obsession, trust, lies, manipulation and secrets. The opening with 6 year old Gabriel escaping a house fi... READ MORE
Sophie Artemis
Gabriel's Moon
Enthralling, Cold War subterfuge! Great read!
An incredible novel, a story that begins with a small bereaved child confused by the terrible events which have orphaned him. As an adult, Gabriel is still... READ MORE
Katrina  Oliver
Gabriel's Moon
Delicious intrigue
Gabriel Dax is orphaned at the age of six in a house fire. Since then he is haunted by bad dreams and insomnia. Now an adult, Gabriel is a writer and, on... READ MORE
Jo-anne Atkinson
Gabriel's Moon
Great read!
A great William Boyd novel - a bit of Africa, intended and unintended spies, families and the associated confused emotions as well a loveable lead characte... READ MORE
horsley123
Gabriel's Moon
Gabriel is no angel
Gabriel is no angel. At the starting the novel Gabriel is six years old living with his widowed, depressed Mother, a fire starts and Gabriel thinks he is ... READ MORE
Margaret Moore
Gabriel's Moon
A jewel of a spy thriller
Set in 1960s London with the backdrop of the cold war. Boyd introduces us to Gabriel Dax who is an acclaimed travel writer but who becomes quite an unconve... READ MORE
Gerry Lee
Gabriel's Moon
Meet Gabriel Dax, accidental spy
I’ve read a few of William Boyd’s previous books and enjoyed them: Restless, Trio and The Romantic, in that order of preference, covering a range of subjec... READ MORE
Anne O'Connell
Gabriel's Moon
Another great William Boyd
I have read all William Boyd’s books and this is one of his best. Several nice plot twists and interesting story. A very enjoyable good read.
Catherine  McMahon
Gabriel's Moon
Gabriel's Moon
We start in the past with a very young Gabriel Dax on the worst night of his young life, when a tragedy, a house fire, took the life of his mother. Back in... READ MORE
Ashrae
Gabriel's Moon
Really good read, great characters, great plot, great settings
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy of this book. I really enjoyed this, it has a great plot and is a page turner. As soon as y... READ MORE
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Gabriel's Moon
Once in blue moon
It’s so rare to find something as readable and of such calibre as this book by William Boyd. It goes right back to his first novels in excellence. Couldn’t... READ MORE
Felicity Ann Jones
Gabriel's Moon
Intelligent, engaging and enjoyable
I’ve just finished reading Gabriel’s Moon and had to force myself to slow down towards the end because I just wanted to enjoy this brilliant story for long... READ MORE
Debra Davidson-Smith
Gabriel's Moon
From orphaned boy to Cold War spy
William Boyd gives a masterful rendition of this complex, brilliant story. The summary provided by Waterstones carefully avoids "spoilers" and I will endea... READ MORE
Rory Farrell
Gabriel's Moon
Colourful 1969’s espionage adventure.
Gabriel’s Moon by William Boyd When travel writer Gabriel Dax, survivor of a major childhood trauma that took his mother, is offered the coup of a lifet... READ MORE
Jonathan  Kaye
Gabriel's Moon
Brilliantly written
Brilliantly written and a very clever story. William Boyd is one of my favourites and this is his best book by far in recent times.
TimF
Gabriel's Moon
One of the best
William Boyd does not disappoint in this suspenseful and intriguing read. Ne of the best I have read in a while.
Anne Watt
Gabriel's Moon
Gabriel's Moon by William Boyd
In this haunting yet amusing novel, author William Boyd has created realistic characters whose foibles and faults are ever visible on the pages or just bet... READ MORE
Lynne Charoenkitsuksun
Gabriel's Moon
Great read
Very pleased to report that I loved Gabriel's Moon! At times I had to really concentrate to follow but I found it to be an excellent spy novel. This is t... READ MORE
Fiona Sharp
Gabriel's Moon
Gabriel’s Moon
Beautifully written with an economy of words. Such an expressive author.
Jean Shaw
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Gabriel's Moon
Gripping
A superb book with a beautifully defined central figure. The plot is brilliantly handled; I'm not sure I quite understood all the details - but neither did... READ MORE
Phillip Parr