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ON THE PRECIPICE OF GLOBAL CONFLICT. A LIAISON TEETERING ON THE BRINK OF IMPROPRIETY. FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES CHART-TOPPING AUTHOR
Robert Harris, acclaimed for his masterful blend of fact and fiction, presents 'Precipice', a gripping tale of political intrigue, impending war, and forbidden passion. Set against the backdrop of a world poised for calamity in the summer of 1914, this enthralling narrative follows the clandestine affair between the 26-year-old aristocrat Venetia Stanley and Prime Minister H. H. Asquith, a man more than twice her age.
As Asquith grapples with the momentous decision to lead Britain into conflict with Germany, he confides the most sensitive matters of state to his young paramour. The plot thickens when a fledgling intelligence officer is tasked with investigating a leak of classified documents, transforming a romantic indiscretion into a matter of national security with far-reaching consequences for the course of history.
Critics have lauded Harris's latest work as his most captivating yet, praising his deft handling of political machinations, wartime tensions, and erotic obsession. With his trademark eye for detail and unparalleled storytelling prowess, Harris once again proves himself the undisputed master of the historical thriller genre.
'Precipice' is set to captivate readers with its seamless fusion of historical fact and riveting fiction, cementing Harris's reputation as the 'king of the page-turning thriller' and a Sunday Times bestselling author.
Book ISBN: | 9781529152821 |
Book Author: | Robert Harris |
Book Format: | Hardback |
Book Imprint: | Hutchinson Heinemann |
Book Publisher: | Cornerstone |
Book Dimensions: | 242 x 164 x 42 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2024-08-29 |
Book Pagination: | 464 pages |
Book Weight: | 700g |
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