| John Gardner, who brought James Bond back to thebestseller lists, has written a giant work of espionagefiction, a sweeping and complex saga of family dynasty,loyalty--and betrayal. The Secret Generations is amultigenerational spy thriller on a grand scale, a superbblend of the panoramic family chronicle and pulse-racing,explosive suspense. Set in the desperate and derisive years between r909and 1935, from the advent of World War I to the riseof Nazi Germany, its subject is the Railtons, a proudand aristocratic family of soldiers, diplomats and civilservants who turn their talents and patriotism to thepractice of intelligence. Among them:~ Giles-Titular head of the Railtun clan and a spymaster extraordinaire. He will stop at nothing-- including the sacrifice of loved one--to further his strange and treacherous purpose.~ Charles-Giles s nephew, a pawn in his uncle s convoluted schemes. Lured into a love affair fraught with unimaginable risk, he is trapped in a tangle of intrigue from which there may be no escape.~ Sara The young bride with the courage of a warrior and an independent heart who becomes the strong hub of the family and a true Railton.~ James-Sara s stepson, whose strength belies his youth. Even under torture, his is a will that refuses to be broken.~ Ramillies-Giles s grandson, a man made to follow in his devious image. It is Ramillies who will carry on the Railton tradition--in ways no Railton but Giles would ever dare imagine. Studded with actual historical eventsthat move swiftlyfrom the MI5 offices in London and Irish Republican |
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