Moore, Graham
The Last Days of Night
- ISBN 13:
- 9781471156687
- author:
- Moore, Graham
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Simon & Schuster UK
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 13 x 2.3 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Last Days of Night by Graham Moore is a gripping historical legal thriller set against the backdrop of the 'War of the Currents' between Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse. In 1888, a young lawyer takes on a case that seems impossible to win, pitting his client George Westinghouse against rival Thomas Edison in a battle for control of electricity. As Paul Cravath delves deeper into the case, he finds himself entangled in a web of deception and industrial espionage. With $1 billion at stake, Paul's pursuit of victory becomes increasingly reckless, threatening to destroy everything in his path. This mesmerizing novel is a beautifully researched and endlessly entertaining tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat. With its clever plot twists and meticulously crafted characters, The Last Days of Night is a worthwhile read for fans of historical fiction and legal thrillers alike.