The Gordian Knot
The Gordian Knot by Bernhard Schlink is a noir thriller published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group on December 7, 2010. This edition, comprising 256 pages, is presented in English and follows the story of Georg Polger, a freelance translator living in the south of France. Georg’s life takes a dramatic turn when he is approached by Mr. Bulnakov with an offer to take over a local translation agency and complete a project left unfinished by the previous owner, who died under mysterious circumstances. As Georg becomes entangled in this new venture, he finds himself captivated by Bulnakov’s secretary, Francoise, only to discover her involvement in a sensitive military project.
Readers will find that the narrative delves into themes of love and deception, as Georg’s infatuation with Francoise leads to heartbreak and suspicion following her sudden disappearance. The story unfolds as Georg seeks to uncover the truth about Francoise and the motives behind Bulnakov’s proposition. As he navigates this treacherous landscape, he is drawn into a complex web of intrigue that takes him to New York City, where the lines between friend and foe blur. This gripping tale explores the consequences of trust and betrayal within the framework of a thrilling plot.
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A classic noir thriller about love and deception from the bestselling author of The Reader.
Georg Polger ekes out a lonely living as a freelance translator in the south of France, until he is approached by a certain Mr. Bulnakov, who has a intriguing proposition: Georg is to take over a local translation agency and finish a project left by the previous owner, who died in a mysterious accident. The money is right and then there is the matter of Bulnakov’s secretary, Francoise, with whom Georg has fallen hopelessly in love. Late one night, however, Georg discovers Francoise secretly photographing a sensitive military project. He is shocked and heartbroken. Then, her eventual disappearance leaves him not only bereft, but suspicious of the motivations behind Mr. Bulnakov’s offer. To make matters worse, Georg’s every move is being watched. Determined to find out who Francoise really is, and to foil who ever is tracking him, Georg sets out on an mission that will take him to New York City, where with each step he is dragged deeper and deeper into a deadly whirlpool in which friend and foe are indistinguishable.
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