Alan Furst is widely recognized as the reigning master of the historical spy novel. His works immerse readers in the tense atmosphere of pre-war and wartime Europe, where ordinary individuals are drawn into the perilous world of espionage. Furst skillfully captures the suspense, moral complexities, and quiet courage of characters navigating dangerous circumstances. His evocative prose transports readers directly into meticulously researched historical settings, making him a standout voice in the genre.
The story follows T.J. and Blake as they launch their business, Treasure Finders. Their first assignment comes from Mildred Russell, who reaches out after noticing their advertisement at a grocery store. As they embark on this venture, the duo faces challenges and adventures that test their skills and resolve.
Set against the backdrop of Ghana, the story follows Dr. Simpson and his family as they embark on a humanitarian medical mission. Their goal is to establish a clinic that will ultimately be transferred to the local community, highlighting themes of service, cultural exchange, and the impact of medical aid in underserved areas. Through their journey, they encounter challenges and forge connections that deepen their understanding of both the local culture and their own values.
Set during the emancipation of the Hebrews from slavery, the story follows Joshua, the son of Nun, as he transitions from obscurity to a pivotal role in history. Under the guidance of Moses, he absorbs timeless lessons that shape his character and leadership. The narrative explores themes of liberation, mentorship, and the enduring relevance of historical teachings, highlighting Joshua's journey from oppression to becoming a key figure in the fight for freedom.
Spying and subterfuge in occupied Paris from one of the great masters of the spy genre. Inspired by the true story of Polish prisoners in Nazi Germany, who smuggled valuable intelligence to the French resistance.
Once again, Furst succeeds in turning human history into tense, humane - and in parts surprisingly sexy - drama MAIL ON SUNDAY 20160605
Paris, 1938. Democratic forces are locked in struggle as the shadow of war edges over Europe. Cristián Ferrar, a handsome Spanish lawyer in Paris, is approached to help a clandestine agency supply weapons to beleaguered Republican forces. He agrees, putting his life on the line. Joining Ferrar in his mission is an unlikely group of allies: idealists and gangsters, arms dealers, aristocrats and spies. From libertine nightclubs in Paris to shady bars by the docks in Gdansk, Furst paints a spell-binding portrait of a continent marching into a nightmare - and the heroes and heroines who fought back.
Autumn 1939. In Paris American motion picture producer Frederic Stahl is drawn into a clandestine world of foreign correspondents, exiled Spanish republicans, and spies of every sort. As a celebrity from neutral America -- who can travel across the continent freely -- Stahl could be very useful indeed.
Frederic Stahl, a young man from Vienna, escapes to America and becomes a Hollywood star. As war looms in Europe in 1939, he decides to film in Paris, immersing himself in a world of correspondents, exiled republicans, and spies. This story captures the tension of a continent on the brink during The Phony War.
A tale set in World War II Macedonia finds senior police official Costa Zannis working with a resistance cell and secret operatives from various European regions to organize an escape route from Berlin to neutral Turkey. By the author of The Spies of Warsaw.
An Autumn evening in 1937. A German engineer arrives at the Warsaw railway station. Tonight, he will be with his Polish mistress; tomorrow, at a workers' bar in the city's factory district, he will meet with the military attaché from the French embassy. Information will be exchanged for money. So begins THE SPIES OF WARSAW, with war coming to Europe, and French and German operatives locked in a life-and-death struggle on the espionage battlefield. At the French embassy, the new military attaché, Colonel Jean-Francois Mercier, a decorated hero of the 1914 war, is drawn in to a world of abduction, betrayal and intrigue in the diplomatic salons and back alleys of Warsaw. At the same time, the handsome aristocrat finds himself in a passionate love affair with a Parisian woman of Polish heritage, a lawyer for the League of Nations. Colonel Mercier must work in the shadows, amidst an extraordinary cast of venal and dangerous characters - Colonel Anton Vyborg of Polish military intelligence, last seen in Furst's THE POLISH OFFICER; the mysterious and sophisticated Doctor Lapp, senior German Abwehr officer in Warsaw; Malka and Viktor Rozen, at work for the Russian secret service; and Mercier's brutal and vindictive opponent, Major August Voss of SS counterintelligence. And there are many more, some known to Mercier as spies, some never to be revealed.
