Cruel murder, dangerous lies and a poisonous truth: a fast-paced historical thriller in the bestselling tradition of CJ Sansom and Matthew Pearl
Imogen Robertson Boeken
Imogen Robertson schrijft meeslepende historische mysteries die de duisterdere kanten van de menselijke natuur verkennen, vaak gesitueerd tegen levendig weergegeven historische achtergronden. Haar verhalen kenmerken zich door een ingewikkelde plot en een scherp oog voor periodekenmerken, waardoor lezers worden ondergedompeld in complexe onderzoeken. Met haar boeiende vertelstijl verkent ze thema's als verraad en verborgen waarheden, en creëert zo spannende en tot nadenken stemmende werken.
Island of Bones
- 483bladzijden
- 17 uur lezen
Shortlisted for the CWA Ellis Peters Historical Award 2011
Sold to Pamela Dorman Books/Viking US in a significant six-figure two-book deal
Anatomy of Murder
- 464bladzijden
- 17 uur lezen
Sold to Pamela Dorman Books/Viking US in a significant six-figure two-book deal
The Paris Winter
- 374bladzijden
- 14 uur lezen
Imogen Robertson's break-out novel - a deep, dark and opulent tale of Belle Epoque Paris, and the secrets and dangers hidden beneath its luxurious facade.
Fire on the Horizon
- 432bladzijden
- 16 uur lezen
Set against the backdrop of the impending Second Boer War in South Africa, the story follows Colonel Penrod Ballantyne, a seasoned military hero tasked with preparing for conflict in Mafeking. His wife, Amber, a talented novelist, joins him, excited to explore the region. However, as war erupts, she faces the harrowing challenge of escaping with their infant son, anxiously awaiting news of her husband's fate as he confronts the dangers of battle. The narrative intertwines themes of love, bravery, and the harsh realities of war.
Fire on the Horizon
The Courtneys and the Ballantynes come together once again in a new Wilbur Smith epic for 2024
- 384bladzijden
- 14 uur lezen
Amidst the turmoil of war, Amber is forced to escape with her infant son, anxiously hoping for her husband's survival against daunting challenges. Meanwhile, in Cape Town, Ryder Courtney, an adventurous and resourceful industrialist, dedicates his resources and influence to support the British war effort. The narrative intertwines their struggles and resilience in the face of conflict and uncertainty.
Theft of Life
- 352bladzijden
- 13 uur lezen
The electrifying new historical thriller featuring Harriet Westerman and Gabriel Crowther from 'one of the best writers of historical fiction currently at work' BBC History Magazine
With storm clouds gathering, and on opposing sides of the invasion, can Penrod and Amber find their way back to one another - against all the odds?
Ohnivý obzor
- 400bladzijden
- 14 uur lezen
Jižní Afrika, 1899. Leon Courtney, nejstarší syn britského továrníka Rydera Courtneye a jeho manželky Saffron, se vydává na frontovou linii, do Búry obléhaného města Mafeking. Je odhodlán připojit se ke strýci, plukovníku Penrodu Ballantyneovi, v jeho spravedlivém boji proti neuvěřitelné přesile. Nic není ale takové, jak se zdá, což záhy pozná i Leon.
