Operation Napoleon by Arnaldur Indridason (English) Paperback Book

Description: Operation Napoleon by Arnaldur Indridason, Victoria Cribb 1945: a lost German bomber crashes on the Vatnajökull glacier in Iceland.Inexplicably, in the midst of World War Two, there are both German and American officers on board. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A compelling international thriller sweeping from modern Iceland to America and Nazi Germany at the end of World War II.1945- a lost German bomber crashes on the Vatnaj kull glacier in Iceland.Inexplicably, in the midst of World War Two, there are both German and American officers on board. One of the senior German officers sets off, a briefcase handcuffed to his wrist, never to be seen again.1999, the US Army is secretively trying to remove an aeroplane from the Vatnaj kull glacier.Two young Icelanders become involved but end up paying with their lives. Before they are captured, one of the two contacts his sister, Kristin. Her quest to discover his fate takes her on a long and hazardous journey in search of the key to the riddle about Operation Napoleon.WINNER OF THE CRIME WRITERS ASSOCIATION GOLD DAGGER. Notes A compelling international thriller from the Icelandic author, sweeping from modern Iceland to Nazi Germany at the end of WWII. From the author of Hypothermia and Jar City, translated by Victoria Cribb. Back Cover 1945: a lost German bomber crashes on the Vatnajkull glacier in Iceland. Inexplicably, in the midst of World War Two, there are both German and American officers on board. One of the senior German officers claims that their best chance of survival is to try to walk to the nearest farm and sets off, a briefcase handcuffed to his wrist, never to be seen again. 1999: the US Army is secretively trying to remove an aeroplane from the Vatnajkull glacier. Two young Icelanders become involved but end up paying with their lives. Before they are captured, one of the two contacts his sister, Kristin, who is left determined to discover her brothers fate. But her quest takes her on a long and hazardous journey in search of the key to the riddle about Operation Napoleon. Author Biography Arnaldur Indridason (Author)Arnaldur Indridason worked for many years as a journalist and critic before he began writing novels. His books have since sold over 20 million copies worldwide. Outside Iceland, he is best known for his crime novels featuring Erlendur and Sigurdur li, which are consistent bestsellers across Europe. The series has won numerous awards, including the Nordic Glass Key and the CWA Gold Dagger.The Shadow District - the first book in the Reykjavik Wartime Mystery series - won the Premio RBA de Novela Negra, the worlds most lucrative crime fiction prize.Victoria Cribb (Translator)Victoria Cribb has spent the last twenty-five years immersed in Icelands language and literature. After reading Old Icelandic at Cambridge, she took an MA in Scandinavian Studies at University College London and a BPhil in Icelandic at the University of Iceland, before working in Iceland for a number of years as a publisher, journalist and translator. Since 2002 she has lived in London, working as a freelance translator, and currently also teaches Icelandic at University College London and in Cambridge. Her translations include The Blue Fox by Sj n and three novels in collaboration with Olaf Olafsson, as well as countless other works of fiction and non-fiction, published in books, anthologies and magazines. At present she is translating the latest crime novel by Arnaldur Indridason. Review Rather than using excessive language and unnecessary description, Indriðason chooses a minimal style, which drip-feeds the details and keeps the reader guessing... Operation Napoleon is an intriguing novel, bleak and harsh in its description of cold, military narratives -- Sophie Gordon * Aesthetica *There are hints of some of Indridasons trademark motifs-emotionally distant parents, brotherhood, the harsh Icelandic wilderness-but its clear that he is using Operation Napoleon to address what seems to be a deeply controversial factor in Icelandic life: the US military presence at Keflavik * Euro Crime *An international literary phenomenon - and its easy to see why. His novels are gripping, authentic, haunting and lyrical -- Harlan Coben Promotional From the CWA Gold Dagger-winning author of the Reykjavik Mysteries comes an international thriller sweeping from modern Iceland to America and Nazi Germany at the end of World War II Review Text Rather than using excessive language and unnecessary description, Indri Review Quote An international literary phenomenon - and its easy to see why. His novels are gripping, authentic, haunting and lyrical Promotional "Headline" A compelling international thriller sweeping from modern Iceland to America and Nazi Germany at the end of World War II. Details ISBN0099535637 Author Victoria Cribb Year 2011 ISBN-10 0099535637 ISBN-13 9780099535638 Media Book Publication Date 2011-08-04 Translator Victoria Cribb Imprint Vintage Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 839.6935 Pages 400 Short Title OPERATION NAPOLEON ARNALDUR IN Language English Format Paperback Publisher Vintage Publishing UK Release Date 2011-08-04 AU Release Date 2011-08-04 NZ Release Date 2011-08-04 Translated from Icelandic Birth 1969 Affiliation Boston University School of Medicine Position Editor Qualifications MBE Alternative 9781407092492 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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