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From the author of Restless and Any Human Heart comes an exquisitely crafted espionage novel about a travel writer drawn into his brother's shadowy orbit when he is asked to purchase a particular painting in Cadiz.
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: Penguin Books Ltd
ISBN: 2928377262273
Number of pages: 272
Dimensions: 242 x 162 x 26 mm
Weight: 470 g
Language: English
Masterly. Boyd takes such obvious, infectious pleasure in telling his story, bounding along just in front of the reader, scattering clues and red herrings. I’m not sure that there’s a more reliably entertaining novelist working today. - The Observer
A new William Boyd novel is always a pleasure, and this is a read that will keep you completely hooked to the very last page. - Financial Times
A novel satisfyingly stuffed with incident, Cold War history, romance and any number of mysteries - The Spectator
A cinematic tale of globe-trotting adventure and hugely enjoyable cold war espionage. - Guardian
What Boyd has written undoubtedly reinforces him as one of Britain's most talented and readable novelists writing today - Independent
Boyd is brilliant at writing these great sweeping books. He is at the top of his game: he really does combine really fine writing with absolutely riveting storytelling. - Monty Don
Boyd's signature investigation of human connections is always compelling. It’s one of those books that’s kept me thinking. - S J Bennett
A spy novel with heart, William Boyd takes the reader on a thrilling journey of espionage, secrets and obsession. An absolute must-read. - Lisa Hall
Clever plotting, wry wit and evocative storytelling combine in this hugely enjoyable read from a master of the spy thriller working here at the top of his game. - Brian McGilloway
Boyd writes with a limber sensuality, drawing the reader, word by word, into his web. A delight from start to finish. - Parker Bilal
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Taiwan Travelogue
The Daisy Chain Flower Shop
Yesteryear
What We Can Know
The Eights
When the Cranes Fly South
The Divorce
The Long Shoe
By Your Side
The Housemaid
The Impossible Fortune
I Who Have Never Known Men
The Things We Never Say
“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 elements of all of them - it's very real... More
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 traumatised by his mother's book and being a...
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“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 elements of all of them - it's very real... More
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