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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
About this listen
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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- Claire O'Farrell
- 17-09-2024
An engaging listen
I heard the author being interviewed and was intrigued by the story. I was hooked straight away and whilst I enjoyed the fictional character’s investigation very much, the highlight for me was the letters. Even knowing that the author had completely invented her voice did not distract. I love Sam West’s voice and found it easy to listen to
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- Lina
- 20-09-2024
A very enjoyable listen
I thoroughly enjoyed Precipice. A really interesting run through history at the start of WW1. After learning about these various characters while at school it was actually interesting to hear more about them. It’s made me curious enough to read more about them. Highly recommend reading this book
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- carvin
- 03-09-2024
History and intrigue
Too repetitive more variety needed in the story about minor characters boring towards the end
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- Anonymous User
- 10-09-2024
Insight to WW1 British Politics
The book is beautifully written superb language and a flow that is easy but often monotonous. This is integral to the story but a wee bit tiring.
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- Debflo
- 25-10-2024
The history of that time
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and learnt so much about the UK politics of this period of WW1. Beautifully and cleverly read by Samuel West.
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- Charlie
- 15-11-2024
shocking true story
brilliant book i cannot believe Asquith actually behaved like that and cared so little for national security
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- julie
- 20-12-2024
insight into a most amazing story of love and politics in WW1
This story is amazing. I was so intrigued by what happened in WW1 with the then prime minister of England, the government and the decision making of the times. After finishing the book I searched for more information on the key people and it is fascinating - their photos and lives. Churchill went on to lead England to victory in WW2 but he had a poor record in WW1 especially in relation to Gallipoli. A very good book.
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- Amazon Customer
- 23-12-2024
Not my cup of tea
Not a great story line. The performance was good but the story was lacking so interesting history in the story but the other parts were boring
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