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| Original Title: | The Tristan Betrayal |
| ISBN: | 0312990685 (ISBN13: 9780312990688) |
| Edition Language: | English |
Robert Ludlum
Mass Market Paperback | Pages: 505 pages Rating: 3.84 | 6394 Users | 187 Reviews
Details Containing Books The Tristan Betrayal
| Title | : | The Tristan Betrayal |
| Author | : | Robert Ludlum |
| Book Format | : | Mass Market Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 505 pages |
| Published | : | October 17th 2004 by St. Martin's Paperbacks (first published October 28th 2003) |
| Categories | : | Fiction. Thriller. Spy Thriller. Espionage. Mystery |
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THE THREAT TO OUR FUTUREMoscow --- a city under siege by hardcore Communists threatening to plunge the country back into Stalinist darkness. Into the heart of the firestorm, American ambassador Stephen Metcalfe has been summoned to find the one man who controls the levers of power in absolute secrecy --- an official known only as the Dirizhor. His support of the bloody coup will bring the entire world to the brink of nuclear war. Metcalfe is the only man with the cunning to reach him and to convince him to resist. It's up to Metcalfe to change the course of history. He's done it before.
THE POWER OF THE PAST
For Metcalfe, returning to Russia is also a personal mission that will stretch across three continents and fifty years into his past where the loyalties of a former love --- a woman both impossibly beautiful and possibly treacherous --- were tested; where the shadow of a Nazi assassin still haunts; and a debauched German aristocrat manipulated the destiny of everyone he touched. Now, as past and present converge, Metcalfe braces himself for a new trial of trust and betrayal, one with chilling implications that could threaten what remains of the free world.
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Ratings: 3.84 From 6394 Users | 187 ReviewsCriticize Containing Books The Tristan Betrayal
This was an interesting and gripping novel. The ghost writer who took over this Ludlum thriller did not have the same style or mastery as Ludlum himself however.There were some truly masterful and clever additions. Some of the historical anecdotes were interesting, sayings from Lenin, interspersed with historical facts which lent credence to the tale. The hints of collaboration by Coco Channel (odious anti-Semite), Maurice Chevalier and Edith Piaf. The Collusion of U.S. industry such as FordIt was a good book... I actually got this as an audiobook... it didn't feel like it was right... once it was done i did some checking... sure enough it was the abridged version of the book even though it was advertised as unabridged.
Started this one as an audio book on a road trip and then finished as a reading book. The pace is somewhat plodding and a little repetitive, which was good for the audio book on the road , but was a little tedious in the reading. I'm not a huge spy-novel reader, but this was mostly interesting and very detailed, although a bit over-the-top with a James Bond vibe. Any time the main character thought he was relatively safe - that is when you knew things were going to go bad and he would have to
Wow! What a ride! There are more twists and turns and highs and lows than the largest roller coaster you can imagine. It has been a while since I have read a Ludlum book and I had forgotten how he can spin a tale and keep you off your guard. Trust no one, and nothing is as it seems. (except the violinist!) Even the book cover synopsis is misleading. Read it and you will understand.
Oh my goodness. The twists, the turns and the betrayals in this book are mind-blowing. Robert Ludlums descriptions of the beauty of Lana, the scenes full of activity and the sweat on the brow of the adversaries are so vivid. I loved this book and its two stories - one in 1940s and one in 1990s. Fabulous!
I like Robert Ludum's work. He must have put a ton of time into his research. His books are easy to read, and for the most part, really enjoyable. Some of the stuff that happens is totally unbelievable, and borders on absurd, but I suppose that's what makes a good spy novel. This was a good, quick ready, but you have to set aside the realist lurking within you. LOL.
Short for Ludlum though no less suspenseful. Ending a true surprise. WWII and Cold War spies this time. Great read.
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