The Traitor’s Emblem A Novel
The Traitor’s Emblem A Novel by J.G. Jurado, published by Atria Books on July 19, 2011, is a historical thriller that unfolds against the backdrop of World War II. This reprint edition spans 336 pages and is presented in English. The narrative begins with a Spanish sea captain who rescues four German castaways during a storm in 1940, unaware of their identities. One of the castaways gifts him a mysterious gold-and-diamond emblem, which later becomes a focal point for the captain’s son, who learns of its significance tied to a quest initiated by Paul Reiner.
Readers will find an intricate tale that weaves through decades of family secrets and betrayal, starting in Munich in 1919. The story follows fifteen-year-old Paul as he grapples with the legacy of his father and the shocking truths revealed by his cousin. This revelation propels Paul into a dangerous search through Nazi Germany, where he seeks to uncover the mystery surrounding his father’s death. The Traitor’s Emblem explores themes of vengeance and love amidst the turmoil of historical events, making it a compelling addition to the genre of historical fiction and thrillers.
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Based on a true story: A Spanish sea captain rescues four German castaways during a treacherous storm in 1940. He doesn’t know who they are or where they came from, but one of them gives him a mysterious gold-and-diamond emblem before disembarking. Decades later, the captain’s son receives a substantial offer for it and is told an astounding story behind the object: it holds the key to Paul Reiner’s lifelong quest. . . .
Munich, 1919. After his family falls into disgrace, fifteen-year-old Paul dreams of the heroic father he never knew. But one night, seconds before committing suicide, Paul’s cousin reveals a terrible secret about his father’s death. This discovery turns Paul’s world upside down and leads him on a hunt in Nazi Germany to uncover the mystery surrounding his father’s death.
The Traitor’s Emblem is an epic novel spanning decades of family betrayal, impossible love, and the high price of vengeance. Set against the menacing streets of Depression-era Munich and the cruel rise of Nazism, Gómez-Jurado’s spellbinding thriller proves again that he is a master of narration.
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