The Lonely Skier
The Lonely Skier by Hammond Innes is a thrilling narrative published by Vintage Books in 2013, featuring 192 pages in English. This edition presents a classic tale set against the backdrop of the Dolomites, where a hidden treasure of Nazi gold lies buried beneath the snow, intertwined with a dark history of murder. The story unfolds as various characters, including a hot-tempered Italian Comtessa and a hapless writer, converge in a tense battle of wits, each driven by their own motives to uncover the secrets of the past.
Readers will find a gripping exploration of themes such as revenge and greed, as the characters navigate their dangerous quest for the gold. The narrative weaves elements of action, adventure, and suspense, drawing on the complexities of crime and military intrigue. This edition invites readers into a world where the stakes are high and the consequences are deadly, making it a notable addition to the genres of fiction and thrillers.
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WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY STELLA RIMINGTON
It lies somewhere beneath the snow, high in the Dolomites: Nazi gold, tainted with the blood of murdered men. Only a few know its secrets, and one by one they come in search of it – a hot-tempered Italian Comtessa, a racketeering pimp, a Greek criminal, a film-maker and a hapless writer. A tense battle of wits leads to an explosive finale in Innes’ classic tale of revenge and deadly greed.
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