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Anthony Quinn

    April 21, 1915 – June 3, 2001

    Anthony Quinn is known for his keen eye on contemporary society, exploring his characters with remarkable empathy and insight. His prose shines with a seductive, playful, and poetic quality, often blurring genre lines as he delves into profound human emotions. Quinn masterfully crafts intricate narratives that captivate and provoke thought, offering a compelling exploration of the human condition. His works are a fascinating dive into the complexities of the human spirit.

    Trespass
    One Man Tango
    Molly & the Captain
    The Mouthless Dead
    Undertow
    London, Burning
    • London, Burning

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      A funny, dark and moving novel about London, the end of the 1970s, and the end of an era, from the masterful author of Curtain Call, Freya and Our Friends in Berlin.

      London, Burning
      4.3
    • Undertow

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      Detective Celcius Daly is plunged into an investigation that reveals Northern Ireland's darkest days aren't over yet.

      Undertow
      4.3
    • In 1931, William Wallace receives a mysterious phone message inviting him to discuss work, leading him on a quest to find an elusive address. His journey takes him from his chess club to a tram ride, only to discover that the location does not exist. The narrative unfolds around themes of intrigue and the unknown, exploring the tension between reality and perception as Wallace navigates this baffling situation, leaving readers questioning the nature of his encounter and its implications.

      The Mouthless Dead
      4.1
    • From the award-winning author of Curtain Call, Freya and Our Friends in Berlin comes a sweeping story of art and love through the lens of a single painting

      Molly & the Captain
      4.0
    • One Man Tango

      • 400 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      An autobiography by the actor whose memorable movie performances include "Zorba the Greek", "Viva Zapata", and "Lust for Life."

      One Man Tango
      3.4
    • Trespass

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      The abduction of a child propels Celcius Daly into a forty-year-old quest for justice.

      Trespass
      3.5
    • Freya

      • 576 pages
      • 21 hours of reading

      Freya Wyley meets Nancy Holdaway amid the wild celebrations of VE Day, the prelude to a devoted and competitive friendship...Freya, ambitious and outspoken, pursues a career on Fleet Street while Nancy, less self-confident, struggles to get her first novel published.

      Freya
      3.8
    • Our Friends in Berlin

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      "London, 1941. The city is in blackout, besieged by nightly air raids from Germany. Two strangers are about to meet. Between them they may alter the course of the war. Although the Blitz has united the nation, there is an enemy hiding in plain sight. A group of British citizens is gathering secret information to aid Hitler's war machine. At the heart of this treachery is Jack Hoste, who also has a personal mission: to locate and recruit the most dangerous Nazi agent in the country, Marita Pardoe. Hoste soon receives a promising lead. Amy Strallen, who works in a Mayfair marriage bureau, was once close to Marita. Her life is a world away from the machinations of Nazi sympathisers, but when Hoste pays a visit to Amy's office, everything changes in a heartbeat. Breathtakingly tense and trip-wired with surprises, Our Friends in Berlin is inspired by true events. It is a story about deception and loyalty - and about people in love who watch each other as closely as spies." -- Provided by publisher.

      Our Friends in Berlin
      3.8
    • Eureka

      • 400 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      As London shimmers in a heat haze and swoons to the sound of Sergeant Pepper, a mystery film - Eureka - is being shot by German wunderkind Reiner Werther Kloss. Fledgling actress Billie Cantrip is hoping for her big break but can't find a way out of her troubled relationship with an older man.

      Eureka
      3.8
    • Half of the Human Race

      • 368 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      In the summer of 1911, London buzzes with excitement for a new king's coronation and the fervent cries of suffragists demanding the vote. Among them is Connie Callaway, a twenty-one-year-old from a middle-class family struggling after her father's death. Having abandoned her medical aspirations, Connie faces a difficult decision: to protest peacefully against a stubborn government or to join the militant suffragettes in their fight for equality. While on holiday with her family, she meets Will Maitland, a promising cricketer. Their initial attraction is marred by disagreements—Connie is disillusioned by his chauvinism, while Will is taken aback by her boldness. Fate reunites them, intertwining their lives with Will's friend, Andrew Tamburlain, a former cricket star. Duty looms large in their lives, as their love, in another time, might have led to marriage. However, Connie yearns for independence beyond traditional roles, while Will grapples with his feelings for her. As war looms, their paths diverge, yet their connection remains. This narrative weaves together national drama and personal tragedy, exploring the complexities of love, sacrifice, and the fight for suffrage amidst the backdrop of a tumultuous era in England.

      Half of the Human Race
      3.7