Winter in Madrid
Winter in Madrid by C. J. Sansom is a historical fiction novel published by Pan Books in 2016, featuring 672 pages in English. Set in 1940, the story unfolds in a post-Civil War Madrid, where the city is devastated and its inhabitants are struggling to survive amidst the backdrop of World War II. The narrative follows Harry Brett, a traumatized Dunkirk veteran turned reluctant spy, as he navigates a perilous landscape filled with espionage and personal memories.
Readers will encounter a richly detailed portrayal of wartime Spain, where Harry’s mission intertwines with that of Sandy Forsyth, a shady businessman, and Barbara Clare, an ex-Red Cross nurse on her own secret quest. The novel delves into themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the complexities of human relationships against the turmoil of a nation in crisis. With its blend of suspense and historical context, Winter in Madrid offers an engaging exploration of the choices individuals must make in times of conflict.
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A special 10th anniversary edition of the standalone bestseller, Winter in Madrid, by the author of the much-loved Shardlake series, C. J. Sansom.
1940: The Spanish Civil War is over, and Madrid lies ruined, its people starving, while the Germans continue their relentless march through Europe. Britain now stands alone while General Franco considers whether to abandon neutrality and enter the war.
Into this uncertain world comes Harry Brett: a traumatized veteran of Dunkirk turned reluctant spy for the British Secret Service. Sent to gain the confidence of old school friend Sandy Forsyth, now a shady Madrid businessman, Harry finds himself involved in a dangerous game – and surrounded by memories.
Meanwhile Sandy’s girlfriend, ex-Red Cross nurse Barbara Clare, is engaged in a secret mission of her own – to find her former lover Bernie Piper, a passionate Communist in the International Brigades, who vanished on the bloody battlefields of the Jarama.
In a vivid and haunting depiction of wartime Spain, Winter in Madrid by C. J. Sansom is an intimate and compelling tale which offers a remarkable sense of history unfolding, and the profound impact of impossible choices.
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