{"product_id":"heart-of-deception-a-novel-isbn-9780061962196","title":"Heart of Deception: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e“It has everything you want: suspense, adventure, and romance across several continents.”\u003cbr\u003e—Dorothea Benton Frank, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eLowcountry Summer \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Malcolm is a fabulous writer with an astonishing romantic clarity and captivating narrative style.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cem\u003eInternational Herald Daily News\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHeart of Deception\u003c\/em\u003e by M.L. Malcolm is the riveting sequel to the author’s critically acclaimed \u003cem\u003eHeart of Lies\u003c\/em\u003e. Based in part on her family’s actual history, \u003cem\u003eHeart of Deception\u003c\/em\u003e tells the intensely exciting story of a desperate Hungarian national who becomes an international spy in order to protect his loved ones during World War Two and beyond. A tale of espionage and intrigue, duty and destiny, it is an extraordinary saga that offers a richly evocative portrayal of a remarkable twentieth century epoch while delivering the page-turning historical suspense of James Clavell, Susan Howatch, and Ken Follett.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom M. L. Malcolm, the acclaimed author of \u003cem\u003eHeart of Lies\u003c\/em\u003e, comes a powerful sequel that spans the years from World War II to the turbulent 1960s—the riveting story of a family struggling with choices forced upon them by war . . . and the consequences that will take a generation to unfold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003eAman of many contradictions, Leo Hoffman is a Hungarian national with a French passport, a wealthy businessman with no visible means of support, and a devoted father who hasn't seen his daughter in years. He is also a spy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecruited by the Allies to help lay the groundwork for their invasion of North Africa, Leo intends to engage in as little espionage as possible—just enough to earn his American citizenship so he can get to New York and reunite with his daughter, Maddy. But while Leo dodges death in France and Morocco, Maddy is learning shocking truths about her father's mysterious past—haunting knowledge that will compel her down her own dangerous path of deception and discovery. \u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Heart of Lies takes the reader on a thrill ride that spans continents and decades, but at heart it’s an enduring love story.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMelanie Benjamin, author of Alice I Have Been\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A sweeping saga reminiscent of Jeffrey Archer and Susan Howatch, Heart of Lies is brilliantly researched and beautifully written. I could not put this book down.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKaren White, New York Times bestselling author of The Girl on Legare Street\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A superbly crafted story, creatively capturing a slice of history with eloquence and realism.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn the Library Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A deeply compelling and extraordinary debut novel. It has everything you want: suspense, adventure, and romance across several continents.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDorothea Benton Frank, New York Times bestselling author of Return to Sullivans Island\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A ‘page-turner’ in the very best tradition of historical fiction.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Malcolm spins a mesmerizing tale of love, deceit, and betrayal as a father and daughter are torn apart by a world increasingly spinning out of control.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist on Heart of Deception\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Engaging....Malcolm movingly depicts the enduring love of a father for his child.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly on Heart of Deception\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Malcolm masterfully captures intensity and flavor of the time-span in which this tale is set, and stays faithful to the accuracy of the history that swirls around this fascinating family story.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVentura County Star on Heart of Deception\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Morrow Paperbacks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44887962517733,"sku":"NP9780061962196","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780061962196.jpg?v=1730227826","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/heart-of-deception-a-novel-isbn-9780061962196","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}