Murray, Donald S
The Call of the Cormorant
- ISBN 13:
- 9781913393540
- author:
- Murray, Donald S
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Saraband
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 13 x 2.5 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Action & Adventure, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Call of the Cormorant by Donald S. Murray is an outlandish tale of delusions, deceit, and false identities set against the backdrop of 1930s Berlin. Based on the true story of Karl Einarsson's life, this novel explores the dangers of island claustrophobia and the consequences of indifference in the face of rising power. As a child, Karl Einarsson grows up with an inflated sense of self-importance, convinced he is destined for art and adventure. He sets out to reinvent himself, leaving behind his past and embracing a life of serial scamming. But when his schemes take him to Berlin, he must confront the darker side of human nature and the consequences of his own actions. This gripping narrative weaves together themes of identity, loyalty, and the blurred lines between truth and deception, creating a complex and thought-provoking read.
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