Night Soldiers, Alan Furst
Night Soldiers, Alan Furst
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Night Soldiers
A Novel

Author: Alan Furst

Narrator: George Guidall

Unabridged: 18 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 03/03/2008


Synopsis

New York Times bestselling author Alan Furst is widely recognized as master of the historical spy novel. Furst’s works are vivid evocations of long-forgotten heroes and feature plots that unfold to the inexorable cadence of history. Night Soldiersis a simultaneously thrilling and illuminating tale of espionage set in 1934.

In Vidin, Bulgaria, where the flow of the river Danube has always brought thieves and conquerors, Khristo Stoianev witnesses his younger brother kicked to death by fascist militia. These are simple men of a backwater town, costumed in fresh uniforms emblazoned with a flaming cross insignia. But behind their barbaric actions stands the swastika. From the terror-plagued Balkans, Khristo, a virgin in the ways of the outside world, is drawn east, toward Moscow and a new life as a Soviet spy.

About Alan Furst

Alan Furst is widely recognized as the master of the historical spy novel. He is the author of Night Soldiers, Dark Star, The Polish Officer, The World at Night, Red Gold, Kingdom of Shadows, Blood of Victory, and Dark Voyage. Born in New York, he has lived for long periods in France, especially Paris. He now lives on Long Island, New York. Visit the author's website at AlanFurst.net.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Dave on November 06, 2024

This is a long book that others have mentioned to me as a classic historical fiction spy thriller set in 1934. People have called it Furst's masterpiece. It opens with an absolutely riveting and unforgettable scene that sets the stage for what happens afterwards: A boy watches fascist soldiers kick......more

Goodreads review by G.J. on July 08, 2017

This rather long novel took some reading as it seemed at times rather dense, it required a bit of determination on my behalf not to keep leaving it in favour of other faster paced novels ! This is my first novel by Alan Furst, and he is clearly a clever writer who creates very atmospheric moods albe......more