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The Ways of the World

By: Robert Goddard
Narrated by: Elliot Chapman
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1919. The eyes of the world are on Paris, where statesmen, diplomats and politicians have gathered to discuss the fate of half the world’s nations in the aftermath of the cataclysm that was the Great War. A horde of journalists, spies and opportunists have also gathered in the city, and the last thing the British diplomatic community needs at such a time is the mysterious death of a senior member of their delegation. So, when Sir Henry Maxted falls from the roof of his mistress’ apartment building in unexplained circumstances, their first instinct is to suppress all suspicious aspects of the event.

But Sir Henry’s son, ex Royal Flying Corps ace James ‘Max’ Maxted, has other ideas. He resolves to find out how and why his father died - even if this means disturbing the impression of harmonious calm which the negotiating teams have worked so hard to maintain. In a city where countries are jostling for position at the crossroads of history and the stakes could hardly be higher, it is difficult to tell who is a friend and who a foe.

And Max will soon discover just how much he needs friends, as his search for the truth sucks him into the dark heart of a seemingly impenetrable mystery.

©2013 Robert Goddard (P)2019 Audible, Ltd Crime Fiction Espionage International Mystery & Crime Mystery Spies & Politics Thriller & Suspense Fiction Exciting Suspense

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hard to fault this story but from the first book the story takes a bad nose dive until the third book is dreadful . I managed about two hours of the third book before surrendering and returning the title. this writer is one of my favourite authors and I can't believe how disappointed I am in this series (only the second and third) . Still Amazon's no quibble return policy makes it worth taking a chance.

my favourite author my favourite era

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A big fan and this did not disappoint. Beautifully woven story, which, as ever, intrigues. I just struggled with the narration.

Classic Goddard

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something of a division to his usual one off stories as there is a book 2 which we will eagerly look forward to hearing next!

well up to usual standards

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An excellent story. Very well read. Now on to the next book in the series...

Superb

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I am reviewing the entire trilogy, because this is really one book in three parts, with the same, albeit evolving story. These are fast paced, exciting, novels set in an interesting period of history, 1919, with three dimensional characters, a decent complicated plot and several surprises along the way. The reader is particularly good and he keeps his voices, in several different accents, both men and women, consistent and believable. I thoroughly enjoyed them all.

Excellent great fun.

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Schoolboy French pronunciation, but otherwise well narrated and a rattling good adventure thriller that keeps the reader's excitement at a high pitch throughout.

Edge-of-the-seat adventure

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it was gripping from the start. interesting characters and stories within the plots that means it continues into book 2. France is a good setting and means the story can move around easily. another Robert Goddard success.

brilliant immediately purchased book 2.

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...with everything - the German spymaster extraordinaire, the English aristocracy of the time fighting against historic injustice and a mix of good and interesting characters to boot. A fine first book in an excellent trilogy...

Fascinating story...

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Great story in true Robert Goddard style. Narrator was excellent and really helped drive it along. Can’t wait for the follow-up.

Absolutely brilliant

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Not as good as his earlier work. I persevered to the end, only to find I was just at end of part one. Not enough here to make me go on to parts 2 or 3.

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