The Traitor’s Emblem
The Traitor’s Emblem by J. G. Jurado, published by Orion Publishing Group in 2012, is a historical thriller that spans multiple decades and locations. Set against the backdrop of Gibraltar in 1940 and Munich in 1919, the narrative follows a sea captain who rescues castaways during a storm and receives a mysterious emblem in return. This emblem, made of gold and diamonds, becomes a focal point for the captain’s son decades later, leading him to uncover the remarkable story behind it.
Readers will find a blend of mystery and suspense as the plot unfolds, revealing the connections between the emblem and the past. The story delves into themes of sacrifice and the quest for truth, particularly through the eyes of Paul Reiner, a teenager grappling with the legacy of his father, who died in World War I. With a page count of 298, this edition presents a compelling exploration of crime and historical intrigue, set in 21st-century Spain and beyond.
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‘Spain’s Ken Follett’ ups his game further with a breakneck historical thriller.
Gibraltar, 1940. During a horrific storm, a sea captain rescues a group of castaways – and in return is given a strange-looking emblem made of gold and diamonds. Decades later, the captain’s son receives a substantial offer for the emblem. He will not sell it, but discovers the astounding story behind this mysterious object . . .
Munich, 1919. Fifteen-year-old Paul Reiner dreams of the heroic father he never knew, who died during the First World War. One night, Paul discovers a secret which turns his world upside down – and from that moment, he sacrifices everything to uncover the truth behind his father’s death.
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