Gabriel's Moon
Author(s): William Boyd
In his most exhilarating novel yet, Britain's greatest storyteller transports you from the vibrant streets of sixties London to the sun-soaked cobbles of Cadiz and the frosty squares of Warsaw, as an accidental spy is drawn into the shadows of espionage and obsession.
Gabriel Dax is a young man haunted by the memories of a tragedy: every night, when sleep finally comes, he dreams about his childhood home in flames. His days are spent on the move as an acclaimed travel writer, capturing the changing landscapes in the grip of the Cold War.
When he's offered the chance to interview a political figure, his ambition leads him unwittingly into a web of duplicities and betrayals. As Gabriel's reluctant initiation takes hold, he is drawn deeper into the shadows. Falling under the spell of Faith Green, an enigmatic and ruthless MI6 handler, he becomes 'her spy', unable to resist her demands.
But amid the peril, paranoia and passion consuming Gabriel's new covert life, it will be the revelations closer to home that change the rest of his story. . .
'Sheer, truly brilliant storytelling. He has probably written more classic books than any of his contemporaries' Daily Telegraph
'If it's true escapism you're after, William Boyd can always be relied upon to transport the reader from reality' Vogue
'A master storyteller' Observer
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A wonderfully intricate novel of espionage and elegant skulduggery, richly imagined, meticulously researched and unflaggingly readable -- John Banville
I enjoyed it hugely. Boyd is one of my favourite authors - he never disappoints -- Kate Atkinson
Engaging, intelligent and deeply satisfying. I rate him one of our greatest living novelists -- Peter James
William Boyd once again brings to the spy novel his particular storytelling genius. The result is brilliant fun -- Mick Herron
One of our best contemporary storytellers * Spectator *
Simply the best realistic storyteller of his generation -- Sebastian Faulks
The finest storyteller of his generation * Daily Telegraph
* What could be more reassuring in troubling times than a new William Boyd novel? * Sunday Telegraph
* A master storyteller * Observer * Boyd is abundantly talented at capturing life's disconnections * Guardian * Beautifully crafted and pleasingly unpredictable, the work of a man who knows what he is doing and makes it look effortless -- James Runcie Gabriel's Moon reads like a classic British spy novel, resonating with echoes of Buchan and Greene. Boyd writes with a limber sensuality, drawing the reader, word by word, into his web. A delight from start to finish. -- Parker Bilal Clever plotting, wry wit and evocative storytelling combine in this hugely enjoyable read from a master of the spy thriller working here at the top of his game. -- Brian McGilloway
I was utterly captivated by Gabriel's Moon. A spy novel with heart, William Boyd takes the reader on a thrilling journey of espionage, secrets and obsession. An absolute must-read this autumn. -- Lisa Hall
Boyd's signature investigation of human connections is always compelling. It's one of those books that's kept me thinking. -- S J Bennett
William Boyd was born in 1952 in Accra, Ghana, and grew up there and in Nigeria. He is the author of sixteen highly acclaimed, bestselling novels and five collections of stories. Any Human Heart was longlisted for the Booker Prize and adapted into a TV series with Channel 4. In 2005, Boyd was awarded the CBE. He is married and divides his time between London and south-west France.
General Fields
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- : Penguin UK
- : Viking
- : 336.0
- : h234mm x w153mm x s20mm
- : 01 September 2024
- : books
Special Fields
- : William Boyd
- : Paperback
- : English
- : 823.92
- : 272
- : FA