John Lawton se ve své tvorbě zabývá interpretací americké společnosti pro britské publikum a naopak. Jeho romány, často zasazené do světa thrillerů, zkoumají sociální a politická témata s pronikavým postřehem. Lawtonův styl je charakterizován napětím a psychologickou hloubkou, což čtenáře vtahuje do složitých intrik a morálních dilemat postav. Jeho schopnost zachytit ducha doby a zároveň vytvořit napínavý příběh z něj činí významného autora současné literatury.
Rok 1956, studená válka vrcholí, do Anglie příjíždí Nikita Chruščov. Oddělení Zvláštních operací Scotland Yardu pověří jeho sledováním šéfinspektora Troye. Krátce po Chruščově odjezdu je nalezena mrtvola bývalého důstojníka britského námořnictva, který byl špionem, jen se neví, pro kterou stranu pracoval. Troy se pouští do vyšetřování a stopy vedou na stále vyšší místa.
Napínavý příběh se odehrává v Londýně koncem 2. světové války, kdy vrcholí činnost snad všech tajných služeb. Po jednom z náletů na Londýn je v troskách nalezeno tělo zavražděného člověka. Vyšetřováním pověřený detektiv dochází k závěru, že vražda je součástí rozsáhlého spiknutí, jehož nitky sahají do nejvyšších míst spojeneckého vedení a tajných služeb. Při pátrání detektiv nejen naráží na hradbu mlčení, ale především se setkává se záhadnou osudovou ženou. Vyvialos
A unique account of birds on pub signs, their history and natural history, and their association with art, music and literature
The fifth book in John Lawton's Inspector Troy series, selected by Time magazine as one of 'Six Detective Series to Savour' alongside Michael Connelly and Donna Leon.
The second book in the Joe Wilderness series.
The third Joe Wilderness spy thriller from a master of the genre, moving from icy Finland to tumultuous Cold War Prague, Hammer to Fall is a tale of vodka smuggling and a legendary female Red Army general who is playing a dangerous game.
The second book in John Lawton's Inspector Troy series, selected by Time magazine as one of 'Six Detective Series to Savour' alongside Michael Connelly and Donna Leon.
The seventh book in John Lawton's Inspector Troy series, selected by Time magazine as one of 'Six Detective Series to Savour' alongside Michael Connelly and Donna Leon.
The fourth book in John Lawton's Inspector Troy series, selected by Time magazine as one of 'Six Detective Series to Savour' alongside Michael Connelly and Donna Leon.
The third book in John Lawton's Inspector Troy series, selected by Time magazine as one of 'Six Detective Series to Savour' alongside Michael Connelly and Donna Leon. číst celé
The sixth book in John Lawton's Inspector Troy series, selected by Time magazine as one of 'Six Detective Series to Savour' alongside Michael Connelly and Donna Leon.
A new novel in the Inspector Troy series, a tale of Cold War spy dealings centred around Guy Burgess
The newest literary spy thriller from a master of the genre, Moscow Exile is a richly populated, gripping tale of espionage set in Washington, D.C. during the post-war period.
The first book in John Lawton's Inspector Troy series, selected by Time magazine as one of 'Six Detective Series to Savour' alongside Michael Connelly and Donna Leon. The Inspector Troy series is perfect for fans of Le Carre, Philip Kerr and Alan Furst.
Fans of H.G. Wells's science fiction may be surprised by his lesser-known but once-popular work, which features a comically vibrant narrative voice, contrasting sharply with the somber tone of his more famous novels. The story revolves around Mr. Alfred Polly, a disgruntled shopkeeper in the dreary town of Fishbourne, England, who stirs up chaos and slapstick mishaps wherever he goes. Having left school at 14, Polly's education has left him in a state of confusion, akin to a botched surgical operation. Despite this, his mind brims with eccentric creativity, and his thwarted romantic aspirations lead to a hilariously misguided suicide attempt. While we won't reveal the outcome, it's worth noting that Polly's blunders make him an unwitting hero in his community, only to disappear for more misadventures. Critics often draw parallels between Polly's social satire and the works of Dickens, yet it also resonates with the humor of Mark Twain and Finley Peter Dunne's Mr. Dooley. Wells himself regarded it as one of his better works, highlighting Polly's heroic incompetence, his challenge to Edwardian norms, and his obliviousness to his revolutionary potential.
An historical thriller from the author of the Inspector Troy series, moving from London during the Blitz, to divided post-war Berlin - and introducing Joe Wilderness. John Holderness, known to the women in his life as 'Wilderness', comes of age during World War II in Stepney, East London, breaking in to houses with his grandfather. After the war, Wilderness is recruited as MI5's resident 'cat burglar' and finds himself in Berlin, involved with schemes in the booming black market that put both him and his relationships in danger. In 1963 it is a most unusual and lucrative request that persuades Wilderness to return - to smuggle someone under the Berlin Wall and out of East Germany. But this final scheme may prove to be one challenge too far. Then We Take Berlin is a gripping, meticulously researched and richly detailed historical thriller - a moving story of espionage and war, and people caught up in the most tumultuous events of the twentieth century
Exploring the unpredictable nature of destiny, the story delves into the lives of characters whose paths intertwine in unexpected ways. As they navigate through challenges and serendipitous encounters, themes of chance, choice, and the consequences of their actions emerge. The narrative captures the essence of how seemingly random events can shape lives, leading to profound transformations and realizations about love, friendship, and self-discovery.
Part of the Everyman series which has been re-set with wide margins and easy-to-read type, this book includes an introduction and comprehensive notes. This title is by H.G. Wells.
