Goddard, Robert
The Ways of the World:
- ISBN 13:
- 9780552167055
- author:
- Goddard, Robert
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Corgi
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 544
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.6 x 3.8 cm
- Genre:
- Crime, Thrillers & Mystery, Mystery, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
In 1919, Paris was at the crossroads of history. World leaders had gathered to discuss the fate of nations, while journalists and spies mingled with diplomats in the city's vibrant atmosphere. When Sir Henry Maxted fell from his mistress's apartment building, the British diplomatic community initially sought to downplay any suspicious circumstances. However, his son James 'Max' Maxted was determined to uncover the truth behind his father's mysterious death. As James delved deeper into the case, he found himself entangled in a complex web of intrigue and deception. With countries jostling for position at this critical moment in history, it was difficult to discern friend from foe. The stakes were high, and James soon discovered that he needed allies if he was to unravel the mystery. A gripping tale of espionage, politics, and family secrets, The Ways of the World is a suspenseful exploration of loyalty, duty, and the blurred lines between truth and deception in the aftermath of war.