{"product_id":"the-historians-a-thrilling-novel-of-conspiracy-and-intrigue-during-world-war-ii-isbn-9780063043008","title":"The Historians: A thrilling novel of conspiracy and intrigue during World War II","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThe Historians \u003c\/em\u003eblends a\u003cbr\u003efascinating historical intrigue with the quick pace and excitement of a\u003cbr\u003ethriller.”  — Ellen\u003cbr\u003eKeith, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Dutch Wife\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“The perfect read…. Exciting and enjoyable .”  — \u003cem\u003eNew York Times Book Review \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Secret History \u003c\/em\u003emeets \u003cem\u003eThe\u003cbr\u003eAlice Network\u003c\/em\u003e in this riveting tale of murder and conspiracy in Sweden\u003cbr\u003eduring WWII by critically acclaimed author Cecilia Eckbäck.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is 1943 and Sweden’s neutrality\u003cbr\u003ein the war is under pressure. Laura Dahlgren, the bright, young right-hand of\u003cbr\u003ethe chief negotiator to Germany, is privy to these tensions, even as she tries\u003cbr\u003eto keep her head down in the mounting fray. However, when Laura’s best friend\u003cbr\u003efrom university, Britta, is discovered murdered in cold blood, Laura is\u003cbr\u003edetermined to find the killer. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrior to her death, Britta sent a\u003cbr\u003ereport on the racial profiling in Scandinavia to the secretary to the Minister\u003cbr\u003eof Foreign Affairs, Jens Regnell. In the middle of negotiating a delicate\u003cbr\u003ealliance with Hitler and the Nazis, Jens doesn’t understand why he’s received\u003cbr\u003ethe report. When the pursuit of Britta’s murderer leads Laura to his door, the\u003cbr\u003etwo join forces to get at the truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut as Jens and Laura attempt to\u003cbr\u003euntangle the mysterious circumstance surrounding Britta’s death, they only\u003cbr\u003ebecome more mired in a web of lies and deceit. This trail will lead to a\u003cbr\u003econspiracy that could topple their nation’s identity—a conspiracy some in Sweden\u003cbr\u003ewill try to keep hidden at any cost.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“This book is as noir as noir gets. From the first word, I was unable to tear myself away from this brilliantly written thriller; each character more original and intriguing than the next. Ekbäck pulls you into darkness so subtly, you don't even notice the fall—and then suddenly your heart stops.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRuby Wax, author of A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A historical thriller perfect for a long, cold night.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBustle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The perfect read…. Exciting and enjoyable .” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMarilyn Stasio, New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Irresistible.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Review on Wolf Winter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Riveting.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThe Historians\u003c\/em\u003e is historical fiction done right as it places readers in the middle of a point in history and yet is able to introduce something brand new set against that historical backdrop.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCriminal Element\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThe Historians \u003c\/em\u003eblends a fascinating historical intrigue with the quick pace and excitement of a thriller. Cecilia Ekbäck's talent for storytelling and luminous prose shine in this highly suspenseful novel.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEllen Keith, author of The Dutch Wife\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThe Historians\u003c\/em\u003e is both haunting and beautifully written. It is one of those books that you simply do not want to end, despite the urgency in needing to know how it will conclude.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eYrsa Sigurdardóttir, author of The Legacy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“In this multi-layered, intense, compelling novel, Cecilia Ekbäck has created a world filled with secrets and lies—a dangerous, dark place that her characters must somehow negotiate to survive. I loved this intriguing, powerful book. A clever historical twist on Nordic noir.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSaskia Sarginson, author of The Wonderful\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Exquisitely suspenseful, beautifully written, and highly recommended.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLee Child on Wolf Winter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Rich in history and authentic detail, \u003cem\u003eWolf Winter \u003c\/em\u003eis a deeply satisfying read. 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