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Wartime Spain: Trauma, Espionage and Impossible Choices

Winter in Madrid is an excellent read for anyone who loves historical fiction and spy novels. Set in post-Spanish Civil War Spain, this book provides a unique perspective on espionage and political turmoil in a country that is trying to rebuild itself. The main character, Harry Brett, a veteran of Dunkirk, is a relatable character who struggles with PTSD and the weight of his new role as a spy. The book is well researched and delivers an authentic portrayal of the period with vivid descriptions of Madrid and its residents. Overall, Winter in Madrid is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that will keep you engrossed until the very end.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Winter In Madrid

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ISBN: 9780330411981
Authors: C.J. Sansom
Publisher: Pan Books (UK)
Date of Publication: 2006-10-06
Format: Paperback
Related Topics: Thriller, Mystery, World War II, Espionage, War
Goodreads rating: 3.86
(rated by 17063 readers)

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1940: The Spanish Civil War is over, and Madrid lies ruined, its people starving, while the Germans continue their relentless march through Europe. Britain now stands alone while General Franco considers whether to abandon neutrality and enter the war.Into this uncertain world comes Harry Brett: a traumatized veteran of Dunkirk turned reluctant spy for the British Secret Service. Sent to gain the confidence of old school friend Sandy Forsyth, now a shady Madrid businessman, Harry finds himself involved in a dangerous game – and surrounded by memories. Meanwhile Sandy's girlfriend, ex-Red Cross nurse Barbara Clare, is engaged in a secret mission of her own – to find her former lover Bernie Piper, a passionate Communist in the International Brigades, who vanished on the bloody battlefields of the Jarama.
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Wartime Spain: Trauma, Espionage and Impossible Choices

Winter in Madrid is an excellent read for anyone who loves historical fiction and spy novels. Set in post-Spanish Civil War Spain, this book provides a unique perspective on espionage and political turmoil in a country that is trying to rebuild itself. The main character, Harry Brett, a veteran of Dunkirk, is a relatable character who struggles with PTSD and the weight of his new role as a spy. The book is well researched and delivers an authentic portrayal of the period with vivid descriptions of Madrid and its residents. Overall, Winter in Madrid is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that will keep you engrossed until the very end.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.