The Fallen Architect A Novel
The Fallen Architect by Charles Belfoure is a historical thriller published by Sourcebooks, Incorporated in 2018. This 336-page novel explores the life of Douglas Layton, an architect who faces the fallout from a tragic balcony collapse at the Britannia Theatre, which results in numerous fatalities. As he grapples with the blame placed upon him, Layton must navigate the challenges of starting anew after his release from prison, all while uncovering the truth behind the incident that shattered his life.
Readers will find a narrative rich in themes of identity and redemption as Layton assumes a new persona to escape his past. The story delves into the complexities of guilt and the quest for justice, intertwining elements of mystery and suspense. With a backdrop of architectural intrigue, The Fallen Architect invites readers to join Layton on his journey to clear his name and confront the hidden forces at play. This edition is presented in English and offers a compelling look at the intersection of personal and professional turmoil.
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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Architect!
Charles Belfoure’s next novel is a puzzling historical thriller about a man who must dig through the rubble of his past to construct a future worth living, grounded by Belfoure’s experiences as a professional architect.
Someone has to take the blame when the Britannia Theatre’s balcony collapses. Over a dozen people are killed, and the fingers all point at the architect. The man should have known better, should have made it safer, should have done something.
Douglas Layton knows the flaw wasn’t in his design, but he can’t fight a guilty verdict. When the architect is finally released from prison, he has no job, no family, nowhere to go. He needs to assume a new identity and rebuild his life.
But the disgraced man soon finds himself digging up the past in a way he never anticipated. If the collapse wasn’t an accident … who caused it? And why? And what if they find out who he used to be?
A chilling novel of architecture, intrigue, and identity, this historical thriller uncovers one man’s quest to clear his name and correct the mistake that ruined his life.
“A twisted mystery…Belfoure gets better and better”–Karen Bakshoian, Letterpress Books (Portland, ME)
Also by Charles Belfoure:
The Paris Architect
House of Thieves
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