Famous Last Words
Famous Last Words by Timothy Findley, published by Penguin Books in 1996, is a historical fiction novel that delves into the final days of the Second World War. The narrative follows Hugh Selwyn Mauberley, who documents his harrowing experiences in a prison located in the Austrian Alps. His desperate writings, discovered by officers of the liberating army, reveal a chilling account of political corruption and scandal involving notable figures of the era.
Readers will encounter a complex tapestry of characters, including the exiled Duke and Duchess of Windsor, von Ribbentrop, and Hitler, all entangled in a sinister plot for world domination. The book presents a vivid exploration of the tumultuous historical context of the 20th century, intertwining themes of war and intrigue. With 396 pages, this edition offers a comprehensive look at the events and personalities that shaped a pivotal moment in history.
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In the final days of the Second World War, Hugh Selwyn Mauberley scrawls his desperate account on the walls and ceilings of his ice-cold prison high in the Austrian Alps. Officers of the liberating army discover his frozen, disfigured corpse and his astonishing testament — the sordid truth that he alone possessed. Fascinated but horrified, they learn of a dazzling array of characters caught up in scandal and political corruption. The exiled Duke and Duchess of Windsor, von Ribbentrop, Hitler, Charles Lindbergh, Sir Harry Oakes — all play sinister parts in an elaborate scheme to secure world domination.
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