Pierre Lemaitre, Frank Wynne(Translator)
The Great Swindle
- ISBN 13:
- 9781848665798
- author:
- Pierre Lemaitre, Frank Wynne(Translator)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- MacLehose Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 2.9 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Historical, , Pierre Lemaitre, Frank Wynne,The Great Swindle,MacLehose Press,1848665792,War Fiction,Anglais loisir,FICTION / General,FICTION / Historical,Fiction / War & Military,Fiction in translation,First World War fiction,Litt+erature,Mo
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Great Swindle by Pierre Lemaitre In the aftermath of World War I, three men are forever changed by the events of the Western Front. A lieutenant's brutal actions spark a chain of events that lead to a desperate struggle for survival. As the war's impact on their lives becomes clear, the men turn to a scheme to exploit the gratitude of small towns, but it is a fragile lifeline that may not be enough to sustain them. Their lives become increasingly entwined as they navigate the complexities of a post-war world. A web of deceit and betrayal is spun, with each man seeking to find a way to cope with the trauma of their experiences. This poignant novel is a powerful exploration of the human condition, revealing the darker aspects of heroism and the devastating consequences of war. Through the eyes of these three men, the true cost of war is laid bare, a story of brutality, compassion, and the struggle to find meaning in a shattered world.
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