The Tristan Betrayal, Robert Ludlum
The Tristan Betrayal, Robert Ludlum
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The Tristan Betrayal
A Novel

Author: Robert Ludlum

Narrator: Paul Michael

Abridged: 6 hr 16 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/01/2003


Synopsis

In the bestselling tradition of The Scarlatti Inheritance and The Rheineman Exchange, a compelling thriller in which one man's actions can change the course of history

In the fall of 1940, the Nazis are at the height of their power—France is occupied, Britain is enduring the Blitz and is under threat of invasion, America is neutral, and Russia is in an uneasy alliance with Germany. Stephen Metcalfe, the younger son of a prominent American family, is a well-known man about town in occupied Paris. He's also a minor asset in the U.S.'s secret intelligence forces in Europe. Through a wild twist of fate, it falls to Metcalfe to instigate a bold plan that may be the only hope for what remains of the free world. Now he must travel to wartime Moscow to find, and possibly betray, a former lover—a fiery ballerina whose own loyalties are in question—in a delicate dance that could destroy all he loves and honors.

About Robert Ludlum

Robert Ludlum (1927-2001) was the author of 25 thriller novels, including The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Supremacy and The Bourne Ultimatum--the books on which the international hit movies were based--and The Sigma Protocol. He was also the creator of the Covert-One series. Born in New York City, Ludlum received a B.A. from Wesleyan University, and before becoming an author, he was a United States Marine, a theater actor and producer.

About Paul Michael

Paul Michael was born and raised in Vancouver, Canada where he performed on stage, radio, and TV including a regular role on the TV series The Beachcombers. He also received an ACTRA award nomination (the Canadian equivalent of an Emmy) for best actor in a TV movie for Gold Mountain Fever. Paul has guest starred in several American TV series including VIP and Alias and has narrated nearly fifty recorded books, both abridged and unabridged, and has been twice nominated for an Audie award. Some of his most popular recordings include The Tristan Betrayal, Hollywood Tough, Sons of Fortune, Second Spring, and The Da Vinci Code. Paul now makes his home in Southern California with his wife and two daughters.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Tricia on April 02, 2019

I could not put this book down. If you love espionage you will love this book! With a little love story to it also. I was on the edge of my seat throughout the entire book. Loved it!!......more

Goodreads review by Merrin on December 29, 2009

Entertaining as these types of books are, I suppose. I think its biggest flaw -- the fact that it was pretty repetitive and exceptionally explanatory (I am the plot twist, watch me twist! Watch me twist again! This is why I am twisting!) -- is what made me like it the most. I've only read the one, b......more

Goodreads review by Joanne on September 08, 2022

Classic Robert Ludlum. Spies, espionage and the future of the world hanging in the balance. He was my favorite author when I was in college and it was a pleasure to read his work again.......more

Goodreads review by Carl on July 29, 2014

The Tristan Betrayal is a departure from what I have come to expect from Robert Ludlum, which is probably why I enjoyed this novel so much. It is primarily an historical thriller taking place in Europe during World War II, with only loose tales to the modern day (1991) event that is occurring. In pr......more

Goodreads review by PenNPaper52 on July 13, 2011

The Tristan Betrayal is shockingly a very interesting book to read. Kinda has the old Ludlum flair of the Bourne and Matarese mixed in. Although sadly Ludlum never finished the story, the story at the beginning is pure Ludlum, with the end showing the loopholes of a less creative mind. The story sta......more


Quotes

“One heck of a thriller...loaded with all the intrigue, paranoia, and real-life parallels that made Ludlum famous.” —People on The Janson Directive

“Finely crafted...the plot packs more twists than a Rold Gold factory.” —Entertainment Weekly on The Janson Directive