
Silesian Station
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Narrated by:
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Simon Prebble
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By:
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David Downing
About this listen
Summer, 1939. British journalist John Russell has just been granted American citizenship in exchange for agreeing to work for American intelligence when his girlfriend, Effi, is arrested by the Gestapo. Russell hoped his new nationality would let him safely stay in Berlin with Effi and his son, but now he's being blackmailed.
To free Effi, he must agree to work for the Nazis. They know he has Soviet connections and want him to pass them false intelligence. Russell consents, but secretly offers his services to the Soviets instead - not for anything too dangerous, though, and only if they'll sneak him and Effi out of Germany if necessary.
It's a good plan, but soon things become complicated. A Jewish girl has vanished, and Russell feels compelled to search for her. A woman from his past, a communist, reappears, insisting he help her reconnect with the Soviets, who turn out to demand more than Russell hoped. Meanwhile, Europe lurches toward war, and he must follow the latest stories - to places where American espionage assignments await him.
©2008 David Downing (P)2009 Audible LtdIn both books, David Downing mixes real historical events so seamlessly into the narrative that you are drawn into the story, lives and fate of the characters. For me, it's like Le Carre at his best, and this book does not disappoint on any level. As for the narration, I could listen to Simon Prebble read forever and still not get bored. He is a perfect match to this book.
Paints a vivid portrait of pre-war Berlin.
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Good narration.
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Most Enjoyable
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Just as good as the first book in the series
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Ended too soon!
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I feel it gives an insight into how life can be in a totalitarian state, Whether that be a left or right.
How easy a regime can control through fear.
The story rolls along with good strong storyline and characters. The quality of the narration helps no end.
Excellent
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Narration is perfectly suited to the style of the book (John Prebble is also the narrator in the superb Jonathan Norrell and Mr Strange).
Warmly recommended.
Absorbing and atmospheric
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Silesian Station
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Great Series
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locations and a great plot.
I really enjoy this type of novel, I look forward to the next David Downing novel.
Highly recommended
Superb follow up
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