{"product_id":"heart-of-lies-a-novel-isbn-9780061962189","title":"Heart of Lies: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e“A sweeping saga reminiscent of Jeffrey Archer and Susan Howatch, \u003cem\u003eHeart of Lies\u003c\/em\u003e is brilliantly researched and beautifully written. I could not put this book down.”\u003cbr\u003e—Karen White, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Girl on Legare Street\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA smart, exciting historical suspense novel set in Europe, Shanghai, and New York before World War II, \u003cem\u003eHeart of Lies \u003c\/em\u003eis a breathtaking introduction to M. L. Malcolm. This extraordinary new writer immediately takes an honored place among Frederick Forsyth (\u003cem\u003eThe Day of the Jackal\u003c\/em\u003e), Ken Follett (\u003cem\u003eEye of the Needle\u003c\/em\u003e), Susan Howatch (\u003cem\u003eGlittering Images\u003c\/em\u003e), and other masters of compelling historical fiction. Inspired by true events in the author’s family’s past, \u003cem\u003eHeart of Lies \u003c\/em\u003eis an extraordinary reading experience that \u003cem\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/em\u003e praises as, “A superbly crafted story, creatively capturing a slice of history with eloquence and realism.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eLeo Hoffman was born with a gift for languages. When his dreams for the future are destroyed by World War I, the dashing young Hungarian attempts to use his rare talent to rebuild his life, only to find himself inadvertently embroiled in an international counterfeiting scheme. Suddenly Leo is wanted across the European continent for a host of crimes, including murder. Left with no options, he must escape to Shanghai with his lover, carrying with him a stolen treasure that could be his salvation . . . or his death warrant. But the gangsters who control the decadent Asian city have no intention of letting him outrun his past. And when the Japanese invade, one wrong move could cost Leo Hoffman everything he holds dear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn epic tale of intrigue, passion, and adventure, \u003cem\u003eHeart of Lies\u003c\/em\u003e heralds the arrival of a remarkable writer.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Ambitious, captivating....The expansive plot and rapid-fire pacing are underscored by brilliant depictions of post–World War I Europe and Asia.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAtlanta Magazine on Heart of Lies\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“Fascinating and deftly-written....The writing is exquisite, wrapping the reader in another time and place.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHistorical Novels Review on Heart of Lies\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Malcolm is a fabulous writer with an astonishing romantic clarity and captivating narrative style. The book is a masterpiece.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eInternational Herald Daily News\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 ‘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“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 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","brand":"William Morrow Paperbacks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44887963042021,"sku":"NP9780061962189","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780061962189.jpg?v=1730227828","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/heart-of-lies-a-novel-isbn-9780061962189","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}