Night Soldiers
Night Soldiers by Alan Furst, published by Orion Publishing Group, Limited on November 13, 2018, is a historical fiction novel that delves into the world of espionage during a tumultuous period in Europe. Set in Bulgaria in 1934, the story follows Khristo Stoianev, who, after witnessing a brutal act of violence, escapes to Moscow to train as an agent for the NKVD. His journey takes him through the chaos of the Spanish Civil War and into the decadent yet perilous social landscape of Paris, all while navigating the dangers of political purges.
Readers will find a richly woven narrative that explores themes of action, adventure, and the complexities of war and military conflict. Night Soldiers presents a vivid portrayal of one man’s extraordinary experiences against the backdrop of a continent on the brink of World War II. With its intricate plot and historical detail, this edition spans 528 pages and is written in English, offering an immersive experience for those interested in thrillers and literary fiction.
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‘Complex, intelligent, hugely intriguing – Alan Furst is in a class of his own’ William Boyd
‘Furst’s ability to recreate the terrors of espionage is matchless’ Robert Harris
‘Furst never stops astounding me’ Tom Hanks
Chosen as one of the 50 Best Modern Crime Novels by Marcel Berlins, crime reviewer, The Times
Bulgaria, 1934. Khristo Stoianev sees his brother kicked to death by a gang of fascist thugs. Taking a risk on the promise of Communism, he flees to Moscow and is trained as an agent of the NKVD, the Soviet secret intelligence service. His first mission is to go to Catalonia, where he is soon caught up in the bloody horrors of the Spanish Civil War. Warned that he is about to become a victim of Stalin’s purges, Khristo must again take flight, this time to Paris, where he is a small player on the wrong end of a social scene that is simultaneously decadent and doomed.
One of the twentieth century’s greatest spy novels, Night Soldiers is a thrilling portrait of one man’s extraordinary adventures and of Europe teetering on the brink of the Second World War.
‘Alan Furst’s mastery of the espionage novel puts him beyond any would-be rival’ Literary Review
‘A spy novel, a war story, an adventure, a survivor’s tale – Night Soldiers is all this and more’ Seattle Times
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