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A spellbinding novel about an epic mystery set against the rise of Nazism that spans decades of family betrayal, impossible love, and the high price of vengeance.The Straits of Gibraltar, 1940. In the heart of a storm at sea, Captain GonzÁlez rescues a group of German castaways. Survivors offer the captain a strange-looking emblem made of gold and diamonds, in exchange for safe passage to the coast of Portugal. Decades later, in 2002, the son of Captain GonzÁlez receives a substantial offer for the emblem and the buyer reveals an astounding story behind that mysterious object: it holds the key to Paul Reiner’s lifelong quest...
Munich, 1919. After his family fall into disgrace, fifteen-year-old Paul Reiner and his mother work as servants in the palace of Baron Von Schroeder. Paul dreams of the heroic father he never knew. But one night, before committing suicide, Paul’s cousin reveals a terrible secret: Paul’s father didn’t die in the First World War. He was killed by someone very close to him. From that moment, Paul sacrifices everything to discover the truth behind his father’s death, even his love for Alys Tannenbaum, a Jewish-American photographer who helps him on his dangerous pursuit.
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"With a compelling plot, a vivid historical context, a rapid pace, an exciting mystery, and excellent characterizations, the novel will satisfy fans of Da Vinci Code-like conspiracy tales as well as those who savor multidimensional literary thrillers." --starred Booklist review
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"The Traitor's Emblem by Juan GÓmez-Jurado is a spellbinding story. Only he could pull this off!" --Katherine Neville, bestselling author of The Eight
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"GÓmez-Jurado has surpassed himself. Sparked by a historical event, he has crafted an emotional novel filled with surprises. This is just the type of book I love to read." --Javier Sierra, bestselling author of The Secret Supper
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“A riveting love story, [...] and a villain so evil he makes Hitler look like a pretty nice fellow.”
--Kirkus Reviews
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"Sizzles with tension and twists that both entertain and magnetize. The imagination of Juan GÓmez-Jurado is a wonder to behold and an amazing place to visit." --Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author of The Jefferson Key
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"A heart-thumping story teeming with secrets and deceptions." --Daily Express (UK)
Synopsis
A spellbinding novel about an epic mystery set against the rise of Nazism that spans decades of family betrayal, impossible love, and the high price of vengeance.
Based on a true story: A Spanish sea captain rescues four German castaways during a treacherous storm in 1940. He doesn t know who they are or where they came from, but one of them gives the captain a mysterious gold-and-diamond emblem before disembarking. Decades later, the captain s son receives a substantial offer for it and is told an astounding story behind the object: it holds the key to Paul Reiner s lifelong quest. . . .
Munich, 1919. After his family falls into disgrace, fifteen-year-old Paul dreams of the heroic father he never knew. But one night, seconds before committing suicide, Paul s cousin reveals a terrible secret about his father s death. This discovery turns Paul s world upside down and leads him on a hunt in Nazi Germany to uncover the mystery surrounding his father s death.
The Traitor s Emblem is an epic novel spanning decades of family betrayal, impossible love, and the high price of vengeance. Set against the menacing streets of Depression-era Munich and the cruel rise of Nazism, Juan Gomez-Jurado s spellbinding thriller proves again that he is a master storyteller."
Synopsis
Based on a true story: A Spanish sea captain rescues four German castaways during a treacherous storm in 1940. He doesn’t know who they are or where they came from, but one of them gives the captain a mysterious gold-and-diamond emblem before disembarking. Decades later, the captain’s son receives a substantial offer for it and is told an astounding story behind the object: it holds the key to Paul Reiner’s lifelong quest. . . .
Munich, 1919. After his family falls into disgrace, fifteen-year-old Paul dreams of the heroic father he never knew. But one night, seconds before committing suicide, Paul’s cousin reveals a terrible secret about his father’s death. This discovery turns Paul’s world upside down and leads him on a hunt in Nazi Germany to uncover the mystery surrounding his father’s death.
The Traitor’s Emblem is an epic novel spanning decades of family betrayal, impossible love, and the high price of vengeance. Set against the menacing streets of Depression-era Munich and the cruel rise of Nazism, Juan Gómez-Jurado’s spellbinding thriller proves again that he is a master storyteller.
About the Author
Juan Gómez-Jurado is an award-winning journalist and bestselling author.
The Moses Expedition and his prize-winning first novel,
God’s Spy, have been published in more than forty countries and have become international bestsellers. In 2010, Juan celebrated reaching 3 million readers worldwide. He is a recipient of the prestigious Premio de Novela Ciudad de Torrevieja. Gómez-Jurado lives with his family in Madrid, Spain.