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Precipice
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Narrated by:
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Samuel West
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By:
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Robert Harris
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Brought to you by Penguin.
FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR
Summer 1914. A world on the brink of catastrophe.
In London, 26-year-old Venetia Stanley – aristocratic, clever, bored, reckless – is having a love affair with the Prime Minister, H. H. Asquith, a man more than twice her age. 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 is assigned to investigate a leak of top secret documents – and suddenly what was a sexual intrigue becomes a matter of national security that will alter the course of political history.
Seamlessly weaving fact and fiction in a way that no writer does better, Precipice is the thrilling new novel from Robert Harris.
‘A riveting tale of politics, war and erotic obsession’ Sunday Times
'Harris writes with a skill and ingenuity that few other novelists can match' Financial Times
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- Sue ONeil
- 05-09-24
Brilliant- all of the production
Robert Harris's writing is always a delight- even when tackling difficult and complex situations. This one is a fascinating insight into the lead up to the First World War and the dying days of the Edwardian era of rank and privilege- not that much has changed on that front. A glimpse into a hugely significant relationship - again showing that hypocrisy and self service amongst the so called upper echelons of society still runs true - in a hugely significant period of history, absolutely fascinating. Beautifully read by Samuel West - a master of the craft. Worth every penny !
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- Melanie Brown
- 11-09-24
Great book
Brilliantly written and read. Has made me want to find out more about Venetia Stanley.
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- Sandran
- 29-09-24
Astonishing
Nothing at all a perfect Listen and Sam West was perfect. I will definitely listen to more Robert Harris books.
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- Ruth Dawson
- 15-09-24
Well narrated.
Too many different characters, hard to keep track of who was who. Not my favourite book.
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- N. Murray
- 15-10-24
An unmissable read
Great narration of a spellbinding book Kept your interest from first page to last. fascinating social history of that period and the great and the good in power during the First World War.
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- annemp
- 22-09-24
Riveting true story… very much enjoyed
I very much like hearing the letters that were genuinely written by Asquith at a very important moment in world history
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- Janice Brock
- 25-09-24
Vividly evocative with a great plot
I absolutely love this book. It’s a great yarn wrapped into a warm hug from a past era. The narration is exquisite. It literally transports me back to my grandparents house in London; they would have been born at the same time as Venetia, although poor. The author conjures the past so clearly, you feel you are there. I’m going to listen to it again on holiday
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- Joy Ellis
- 05-10-24
History of ww2.
The fact that half a dozen men could decide on the fate of so many men
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- Mrs O
- 11-11-24
A completely different perspective on the early early years of WWI
Well written as ever. Kept my attention throughout and gave me a very different perspective on the build up to war in 1914 and the early years of the war. Another great historic novel!
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- Heather Law
- 05-10-24
Absolutely fantastic
Another tour de force from Mr Harris. I knew basically nothing about the Asquith/Stanley affair, and this inspired me to look it up, the accuracy is amazing. It's sad, sweet, romantic, disturbing, and all of it against the background of bubbling international tensions then war. A masterpiece.
The reader has a very soothing and smooth voice, and is able to gently differentiate each character without harsh accents or silly voices. Excellent job.
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