Precipice: A Political Thriller of Passion, Intrigue, and National Security in 1914 England

“Robert Harris is, simply put, masterful.”—Karin Slaughter A spellbinding novel of passion, political intrigue, and betrayal set in England in the months leading to the Great War from the bestselling author of Act of Oblivion, Fatherland, The Ghostwriter, and Conclave. Summer 1914. A world on the brink of catastrophe. In London, twenty-six-year-old Venetia Stanley—aristocratic, clever, bored, reckless—is part of a fast group of upper-crust bohemians and socialites known as “The Coterie.” She’s also engaged in a clandestine love affair with the Prime Minister, H. H. Asquith, a man more than twice her age. In this high-stakes entanglement, he writes to her obsessively, sharing the most sensitive matters of state. As Asquith reluctantly leads the country into war with Germany, a young intelligence officer with Scotland Yard is assigned to investigate a leak of top-secret documents. Suddenly, what was a sexual intrigue becomes a matter of national security that could topple the British government—and will alter the course of political history. An unrivaled master of seamlessly weaving fact and fiction, this compelling historical thriller, Precipice, is another electrifying novel from the brilliant imagination of Robert Harris.
ASIN: 0063248050
VSKU: BVV.0063248050.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Harris, Robert
Binding: Hardcover
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Condition Notes: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.