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Name: Kingdom of shadows
Author: Alan Furst

In this electrifying thriller by Alan Furst, Hungarian aristocrat Nicholas Morath becomes embroiled in a daring and perilous effort to halt the Nazi war machine in Eastern Europe. The story combines espionage, World War II, and Hungarian history to create a gripping narrative of deception and sacrifice.

First publish date: 2000

Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction

Authors: Alan Furst

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