'Kingdom of Shadows' by Alan Furst is a spy novel set in 1938, the year leading up to World War II. The story follows Nicholas Morath, a Hungarian living in Paris, who is drawn into spying against the Nazis by his uncle, Count Janos Polanyi. Morath navigates a world of intrigue and danger as he undertakes various clandestine missions, trying to oppose the German occupation of Eastern Europe. The book captures the atmosphere of impending doom in Europe, with rich descriptions and a subtle, understated writing style that requires the reader's attention to fully appreciate.
The novel is episodic in nature, following Morath as he gets more deeply involved in the pre-WWII turmoil in Europe. Furst's writing immerses the reader in the atmosphere of the time, with detailed descriptions that set the mood of impending disaster. The story conveys the anxiety and uncertainty that pervaded Europe in the months prior to WWII, focusing on the moral ambiguity of political intrigue and the resilience of individuals facing the rapidly shifting political climate of the times.
From The Publisher:
In spymaster Alan Furst's most electrifying thriller to date, Hungarian aristocrat Nicholas Morath-a hugely charismatic hero-becomes embroiled in a daring and perilous effort to halt the Nazi war machine in Eastern Europe.
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About the Author:
Alan Furst is widely recognized as the master of the historical spy novel. He is the author of Night Soldiers, Dark Star, The Polish Officer, The World at Night, Red Gold, Kingdom of Shadows, Blood of Victory, and Dark Voyage. Born in New York, he has lived for long periods in France, especially Paris. He now lives on Long Island, New York. Visit the author's website at AlanFurst.net.
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