John Lawton
A Lily of the Field
- ISBN 13:
- 9781611855913
- author:
- John Lawton
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 13 x 3.2 cm
- Genre:
- Crime, Thrillers & Mystery, Spy Stories, , Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945), Espionage, Fiction / General, Historical - General, Thrillers, Fiction - Espionage / Thriller, General & Literary Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
A Lily of the Field by John Lawton is a historical thriller that spans 1934 to 1948. Set against the tumultuous backdrop of World War II, the novel follows two characters whose lives become intertwined in unexpected ways. From Vienna to Auschwitz and New Mexico to post-war London, the story weaves together the parallel experiences of its protagonists as they navigate the untraditional battlefields of war. With meticulous attention to historical accuracy, Lawton crafts a gripping narrative that explores the complexities of human experience during this pivotal period. This is John Lawton's seventh Inspector Troy novel, offering a remarkable blend of history, suspense, and literary depth.