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Winter in Madrid by C. J. Sansom invites you to embark on a gripping journey through war-torn Spain, now available in a special 10th anniversary edition. This standalone novel from the acclaimed author of the Shardlake series delivers a powerful narrative steeped in espionage, love, and the heart-wrenching choices faced during conflict.
Set in the haunting year of 1940 amidst the ruins of the Spanish Civil War, Winter in Madrid reveals a nation at a crossroads. As Germany's war machine relentlessly advances across Europe, the citizens of Madrid grapple with survival while the ominous shadow of General Franco looms over the country.
Meet Harry Brett, a shell-shocked survivor of Dunkirk, who is reluctantly thrust into the role of a spy by British Intelligence. His mission: to infiltrate the inner circle of Sandy Forsyth, an old acquaintance turned dubious businessman. As Harry maneuvers through this perilous landscape, he becomes entangled in a web of danger, haunted by his past.
Meanwhile, Barbara Clare, a determined former Red Cross nurse, embarks on her own covert quest to find her missing lover, Bernie Piper, a passionate Communist lost amid the chaos of the International Brigades.
C. J. Sansom's Winter in Madrid masterfully weaves history and fiction, leaving readers spellbound until the very last page.
ISBN: | 9781509822126 |
Author: | C.J. Sansom |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | Pan Books |
Publisher: | Pan Macmillan |
Dimensions: | 198 x 130 x 41 mm |
Publication Date: | 22 September, 2016 |
Pagination: | 672 pages |
Weight: | 464g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’