Gabriel's Moon

William Boyd's new novel is a thrilling adventure that takes readers from sixties London to the sun-soaked cobbles of Cadiz and the frosty squares of Warsaw. Gabriel Dax is a young man haunted by the memories of a tragedy and is drawn into espionage when offered the chance to interview a political figure. He becomes 'her spy', unable to resist her demands, but amid the peril, paranoia and passion consuming his new covert life, it will be the revelations closer to home that change the rest of his story. Boyd is one of the most exhilarating novelists of his generation, and this novel is a must-read for fans of espionage and adventure.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 05 September 2024
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

William Boyd's latest spy novel, "Gabriel Dax," is a brilliant and entertaining read that showcases his storytelling genius. The book has received praise from critics, who have described it as "wonderfully ambiguous with notions of twisted reality and uncertain memory" (Ann Cleeves) and "a wonderfully intricate novel of espionage and elegant skulduggery" (John Banville). The story follows Gabriel Dax, a young man haunted by the memories of a tragedy and drawn into the shadows of espionage when he is offered the chance to interview a political figure. As he becomes increasingly involved in duplicity, he falls under the spell of Faith Green, an enigmatic and ruthless MI6 handler, and becomes "her spy," unable to resist her demands. However, it is the revelations closer to home that change the rest of his story. The book takes readers on a thrilling adventure through the vibrant streets of sixties London, the sun-soaked cobbles of Cadiz, and the frosty squares of Warsaw, and is praised for its engaging, intelligent, and deeply satisfying storytelling. Boyd is one of the greatest living novelists, and this book is one of his most exhilarating yet. It has been described as "beautifully crafted and pleasingly unpredictable," "the work of a man who knows what he is doing and makes it look effortless," and "simply the best realistic storyteller of his generation."

Weight: 472g
Dimension: 242 x 164 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241542057