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Banquet of Beggars

From the Winner of the HWA Gold Crown for Best Historical Fiction

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Banquet of Beggars

By: Chris Lloyd
Narrated by: Tim Bentinck
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THE BRAND NEW NOVEL IN THE AWARD-WINNING OCCUPATION SERIES, FEATURING DETECTIVE EDDIE GIRAL

In Paris 1940, survival means sacrifice. Like most in the city, Detective Eddie Giral has already lost so much under Occupation: the people he once loved, the job he once believed in.

And his latest investigation into the murder of a black-marketeer has made it clearer than ever: Eddie is no longer just catching criminals. He's working for them. Because when a German trader is the next to die, the authorities decide it's innocent civilians who will pay the price - unless Eddie can find the killer in time.

As hunger grows, tensions rise and a fierce rebellion brews, Eddie will tread a dark path between doing whatever it takes to live with the enemy... and also with himself.

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PRAISE FOR CHRIS LLOYD'S OCCUPATION SERIES:

'Ranks alongside Alan Furst and Philip Kerr ... Powerful stuff' SUNDAY TIMES

'A thoughtful, haunting thriller' MICK HERRON

'Such a powerful and morally nuanced crime novel. Both a gripping murder mystery and a vivid recreation of Paris under German Occupation' ANDREW TAYLOR

'It's up there with luminaries such as Philip Kerr, Sebastian Faulks and Manda Scott - in fact, it's probably better than all of those' DAVID YOUNG

'A haunting and eye-opening portrayal of life under occupation' ADELE PARKS

'Lloyd does a masterly job of conjuring a hungry, defeated Paris. Eddie is a convincing protagonist; a flawed man trying his best to be a good one' THE TIMES©2024 Chris Lloyd 20th Century Historical Historical Fiction Mystery Police Procedurals Thriller & Suspense World War I Crime
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A very enjoyable yarn and I hope the story's continue. With twists and turns and great plot lines.

Brilliant.

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grand third outing for Eddie, this a tale covering history, murder in civilian world and the consequences in an occupied nation. Eddie negotiating his way through it all. Evocative of a particular point in time and culture. Get busy Mr Lloyd I am ready for the next one.

atmospheric historical murder mystery

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Three of the best books we have ever listened to thanks to the brilliant narration. All three books in this trilogy ( hope there's more to come) are exceptional stories following Eddie Giral , a graphic insight into the occupation of Paris during the early 1940's

A graphic insight into the occupation of Paris during the early 1940's

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Excellent story, very well read. A great continuation to the series. Cannot wait for the next one.

Excellent story.

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What an atmospheric story! Brilliant plot and great characters in a perfect setting. The narrator is superb. A real treat.

Brilliant Story and Characters

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