The Blackbirder
The Blackbirder by Dorothy B. Hughes is a gripping tale of espionage and adventure, published by Random House UK on March 5, 2015. This edition spans 240 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Julie Guilles, who has escaped from Occupied France to a seedy neighborhood in New York, only to find herself pursued by the Gestapo, the FBI, and her dubious Uncle, the Duc de Guille. As her situation becomes increasingly perilous, she learns of the Blackbirder, a mysterious figure rumored to offer safe passage across the border to New Mexico.
Readers will encounter a hard-boiled heroine navigating a treacherous landscape filled with danger and intrigue. The narrative delves into themes of survival and deception, as Julie’s quest to find the Blackbirder becomes her only hope for escape. With elements of crime and mystery woven throughout, this classic noir promises to immerse readers in a world where trust is scarce and every decision could be her last.
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Espionage, adventure and a hard-boiled heroine not to be trifled with — this classic noir will have you gripped from start to finish.
Julie Guilles is in trouble. She’s fled her home in Occupied France for a seedy neighbourhood in New York and has been laying low — but not low enough. Because now she has the Gestapo, the FBI and her shady Uncle, the Duc de Guille, all on her tail, and her options are running out. Whispers of the Blackbirder reach her — a sinister figure who, for the right price, can promise safe passage across the border to New Mexico. Finding the Blackbirder is her only chance of escape — but what if the Blackbirder doesn’t want to be found?
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