The Betrayal Path - Couverture souple

Van Norman, Mr. Brian D; Van Norman, Brian

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0986856916 ISBN 13 : 9780986856914

Editeur : University of Waterloo Bookstore Printing, 2016

Synopsis

A spy thriller, THE BETRAYAL PATH is an epic novel bringing history to life with a dynamic mix of factual events and human conflict. Filled with plot twists, intriguing characters and a complex love story the novel follows events of the three years leading to General Wolfe's victory on the Plains of Abraham and to English control of North America. Alan Nashe, English spy, is summoned from the gaming haunts of Bath to a new assignment. Sent to Quebec, his mission is to discover the state of French defenses and find a way to sabotage them. But within the pit of espionage, fate hands Nashe a conundrum. The war within him begins to reflect that which roils around him. Enamored of French Quebecois culture and in love with an exquisite noblesse, Nashe wrestles with his conscience. Can he fulfill his duty to betray his new found friends or turn traitor and protect them?Reviews reflect the novel's popularity:"I found the book a thriller I could not put down. Intriguing characters, great plot twists and historical fact I never knew!"Anonymous, Amazon.com response"In Brian Van Norman’s expertly-researched and tightly-controlled debut, English spy Alan Nashe is called from his sordid relaxations in the resort town of Bath and sent on a new assignment: make the voyage to Quebec, then a hotbed of political activity in the years leading up to the famous death of General Wolfe on the Plains of Abraham, and spy for the Crown in the midst of the province’s treacherous cross-currents of espionage. The novel is very much Nashe’s show, but Van Norman nevertheless does an excellent job of fleshing out his large cast of secondary characters, and he accomplishes this mostly through page after page of pitch-perfect dialogue and a good amount of wry, Flashman-style humor." Steve Donoghue, Historical Novel Society"Van Norman has truly brought to life the characters and period in the history of Canada.He has researched the period well and has captured the true essence of the times and people who lived then. It is a great read full of adventure and romance."C. Goulet, Publisher "AMAZING book!!! The story is absolutely captivating from Page One! Phenomenally well written and researched to the most minute detail. The creatively, deeply developed characters and story line capture your heart and imagination right off the bat. I'm usually not a big history fan which makes it even more incredible that I fell in love with "The Betrayal Path'! My book club, especially my Canadian and upstate New York friends, are clambering to read this wonderful book! We're all hoping that Mr. Van Norman is working on writing more captivating historical adventures!" D. I. Weisburg, Amazon.com response

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Brian Van Norman possesses an enduring interest in history of all types. His short stories and plays have received numerous awards. When not traveling or researching he lives in Waterloo, Ontario with his wife, Susan.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: University of Waterloo Bookstore Printing
• Date d'édition: 2016
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0986856916
• ISBN 13: 9780986856914
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 320
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Manufactured by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.fr/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg