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Discover 'The Dancer Upstairs', a gripping literary thriller that captivates readers with an exhilarating tale of suspense and intrigue. This brand new B-format paperback, published in 2021 by RANDOM HOUSE UK, spans 416 pages of intense storytelling. Written for fans of acclaimed authors like William Boyd and John le Carre, this novel immerses you in the relentless pursuit of a missing terrorist in South America. Follow journalist John Dyer, who, desperate for one last scoop, encounters Agustin Rejas, a former police colonel celebrated for his stalwart determination in capturing the notorious guerrilla leader Ezequiel. Through their compelling conversations, Rejas unveils not only the gripping details of the years-long manhunt but also his personal journey marked by poverty, heartbreak, and a passionate affair with his daughter's ballet instructor, Yolanda. As the plot unfolds, the intertwining of personal and national conflicts keeps you on the edge of your seat. Praised by the Guardian as 'astoundingly good' and described as a 'genuinely fine novel' by the Sunday Times, 'The Dancer Upstairs' is a must-read for anyone seeking an engaging literary thriller rich in character and suspense. Grab your copy today and dive into this page-turner!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529114850
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 416
Description:
For readers of William Boyd and John le Carre, an exhilarating literary thriller about the hunt for a missing terrorist in South America.
From the acclaimed author of The Sandpit, an exhilarating literary thriller about the hunt for a missing terrorist in South America.
Out of a job but in search of one last scoop from South America, journalist John Dyer strikes gold when he chances upon Agustin Rejas, a former police colonel whose dogged pursuit - and eventual capture - of murderous guerrilla leader Ezequiel made him a national hero.
Over many nights, Rejas recounts his story of the years-long manhunt. So too emerges the tale of his own poor upbringing, his turbulent marriage and the passion he once felt for Yolanda, his daughter's ballet teacher - an all-consuming obsession that would ultimately lead him straight to the elusive Ezequiel...
'Astoundingly good... Demands you put your life on hold until it is finished' Guardian
'A genuinely fine novel from a writer who possesses real heart and flair' Louis de Berni res, Sunday Times
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529114850
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 416
Description:
For readers of William Boyd and John le Carre, an exhilarating literary thriller about the hunt for a missing terrorist in South America.
From the acclaimed author of The Sandpit, an exhilarating literary thriller about the hunt for a missing terrorist in South America.
Out of a job but in search of one last scoop from South America, journalist John Dyer strikes gold when he chances upon Agustin Rejas, a former police colonel whose dogged pursuit - and eventual capture - of murderous guerrilla leader Ezequiel made him a national hero.
Over many nights, Rejas recounts his story of the years-long manhunt. So too emerges the tale of his own poor upbringing, his turbulent marriage and the passion he once felt for Yolanda, his daughter's ballet teacher - an all-consuming obsession that would ultimately lead him straight to the elusive Ezequiel...
'Astoundingly good... Demands you put your life on hold until it is finished' Guardian
'A genuinely fine novel from a writer who possesses real heart and flair' Louis de Berni res, Sunday Times