A Death in Vienna
A Death in Vienna by Daniel Silva is a gripping narrative published by Penguin Books in 2005, featuring 422 pages in English. The story follows art restorer and former secret agent Gabriel Allon, who returns to Vienna after a long absence marked by personal tragedy. When an old friend is nearly killed in a bombing at the Wartime Claims and Inquiry Office, Allon feels compelled to uncover the truth behind the incident, only to find that his investigation is obstructed by various forces.
As Allon delves deeper into the mystery, he encounters a series of events that lead him to a Holocaust survivor with vital information linking a senior politician to past Nazi atrocities. The plot thickens as Allon realizes he is entangled in a conspiracy that touches on his own family’s history. This edition of the book explores themes of historical intrigue and suspense, set against the backdrop of World War II, making it a significant addition to the genre of historical fiction.
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Art restorer and former secret agent Gabriel Allon hasn’t been back to Vienna since a terrorist bomb tore his family apart. But when an old friend is almost killed there, in an explosion at the Wartime Claims and Inquiry Office, Allon is compelled to investigate. From the moment he arrives in Vienna, however, it’s clear that people are hampering his search for the truth. And when a Holocaust survivor who could link a senior politician to Nazi atrocities is killed, Allon realises that he’s already too deep into a conspiracy – one that goes right to the heart of his own family. Soon, Allon must decide between revenge and justice . . .
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